Click here to apply to serve as a student judge of election for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election.
Qualifications for HIGH SCHOOL Student Judges
In order to qualify as a student judge, an applicant must:
1. Live in Cook County;
2. Be a Junior or Senior;
3. Be a U.S. citizen;
4. Be able to read, write, and speak English;
5. Successfully complete the training program;
6. Be able to work on Election Day beginning at 5 a.m. until all duties are completed after the polls close;
7. Have the written approval of the student judge's parent or legal guardian;
8. Have written approval from the student judge’s school principal;
9. Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; and
10. Meet any other qualifications set by law.
Qualifications for COLLEGE Student Judges
In order to qualify as a student judge, an applicant must:
1. Attend a college or university in Cook County;
2. Be a U.S. citizen;
3. Be able to read, write, and speak English;
4. Successfully complete the training program;
5. Be able to work on Election Day beginning at 5 a.m. until all duties are completed after the polls close;
6. Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; and
7. Meet any other qualifications set by law.
Instruction and Training
State election law requires Judges of Election to complete training, as well as receive extra compensation when serving on Election Day.