Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 1-7-509, the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Elections Department will conduct a public logic and accuracy test of voting equipment on October 8, 2024. For specific information regarding the time and place of this test, please contact the Larimer County Elections office at 970-498-7820.
Do You Want to Be an Election Judge?
The next Larimer County Election will be on November 5, 2024.
Complete the Election Judge application today!
Election Judge Duties
- Greet and assist voters, register voters, update voter information in the electronic database, and issue ballots at Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC)
- Monitor drop-off ballot boxes
- Visit Healthcare Facilities to deliver ballots and assist voters
- Transport ballot boxes and supplies
- Process mail ballots
- Count ballots
- Work in the Elections Office performing data entry and answering phones
- Assist with IT Support/Setup
Election Judge Requirements
Colorado Revised Statutes §1-6-101 establishes qualifications for Election Judges.
To be an Election Judge, you must be:
- A United States citizen
- A registered elector of the state and willing to serve
- Mentally and physically able to perform and complete the assigned tasks
- Free of any conviction of fraud, election fraud, or any other election offenses
- Not related to any candidate on the ballot
- Willing and able to attend all required training classes
Depending on the position, some of the following abilities and tasks may be required:
- Lift up to 25 pounds
- Perform tasks in a busy and stressful environment
- Work a long day on Election Day with few breaks (approximately 14 hours)
- Understand and read English
- Sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Follow very specific directions and stringently abide by legal requirements
- Have basic knowledge of computers and be able to learn to use the statewide voter registration system (includes accurately searching, inputting, and retrieving data)
High School Students Welcome to Apply!
High school students can apply to be Student Election Judges!
This is a paid civic engagement opportunity that will look great on resumes and college applications. Serving as an Election Judge provides high school students with a unique opportunity to get work experience while making a contribution to their community. Election Judge schedules are flexible and will work with students' busy school schedules!
Select high schools even offer class credit for participation.
Interested students should apply through the Larimer County Jobs website and should be sure to answer "Yes" to the question "Are you applying as a student Election Judge?"
In addition to the application, students will need to complete the Student Election Judge form via email. This form requires a signature from a parent/guardian and a school liaison. Once the application is submitted, the Elections Team will reach out with additional information.
Election Judge Application
Complete the Election Judge Application to be considered for the 2024 General Election.
Need an Accommodation? If you need assistance with an application please contact Human Resources Recruiting at (970) 498-5988; interviewing accommodations, please contact our Inclusion Administrator Nicole Berg at (970) 498-5973.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
W-2 Forms and Income Tax Information
Please consult your tax preparer regarding reporting income received.
Yearly Earnings | W-2 | FICA Taxes |
---|---|---|
$1 - $1,999.99 | W-2 will be issued. | Larimer County will refund your FICA taxes at the end of the year. |
$2,000 and over | W-2 will be issued. | Earnings are FICA taxable. |
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Payroll Department of Larimer County Human Resources: Amy O'Donnell, 970-498-5991