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Election Judges
The City of Shorewood needs people for this exciting and vital work!
Every year, the City of Shorewood hires election workers to staff the city's 3 polling locations. Election workers are trained on the processes and procedures required by state and federal law to handle all aspects of voting at the polling place. Serving as an election worker is a chance to learn about elections and ensure that every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot safely, securely and efficiently
New Election Judges
Qualified individuals interested in being a Shorewood election judge can submit the Election Judge Application to the city. This application may also be used by student election judges who are 16 or 17 years old and by current election judges who wish to update their information.
Returning Election Judges
If you are a returning election judge, you should receive communications from city staff with information on how to sign up to work in 2026. All returning election judges must complete the Election Judge Application at least once each year.
If you would like to update your availability, verify your contact information or make sure that you are in our database, contact cityhall@shorewoodmn.gov or call 952-960-7900.
Required qualifications
- Eligible to vote in Minnesota
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to comply with all current election laws, regulations and procedures
- Ability to complete mandatory (paid) training sessions (two to five hours depending on assigned position)
- Cannot be a spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling or stepsibling of any current election worker serving in the same precinct or of any candidate in that election
- Cannot live, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot at that election
- Cannot be a candidate in the election
Note: Students 16 and 17 years-old can be student election judges.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.
Election workers are paid $15 – $17 per hour, depending on the assignment.
You can also choose to volunteer.
Election judge assignments are made by the City's Elections Department. The following times are available:
- Full-day schedule begins at 6 a.m. and ends around 9 p.m. (or when the final vote count is complete).
- Half-day shifts are available from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to around 9 p.m. (or when the final vote count is complete).
This section will be updated when 2026 Training Materials are Available
All election workers are required to attend training sessions either online or in person that cover the equipment you will use on Election Day, the various duties you may be asked to perform and all of the associated election laws and requirements that pertain to your job as an election worker. This training helps ensure that you understand what will be required of you on Election Day and that you are prepared to provide outstanding service to the voters in your precinct. You will be paid for your attendance at training.
Training takes place for each election and is conducted locally by election staff at the city of Shorewood. If you are hired as an election judge for the city, you will be contacted by the City Clerk to schedule election judge training.
2026 Training Dates
TBD
2024 Training Materials
2024 Election Judge Training Videos
The city provides students ages 16 and 17 the opportunity to serve as student election judges. Serving as a student election judge is a great way to serve your community and gain valuable experience while earning money. Student election judges will receive training and be paid for their work.
If you are interested in becoming a student election, please indicate your interest on the Election Judge Application.