The Chicago Board of Elections would like to announce that the Polling Place Administrator (PPA) online application is now available for those who would like to serve in the November 2, 2010 General Election! September 8^th is the last day to apply.

When you apply, you will be instructed to choose an in-person class.  The classes will begin October 3^rd and run until October 11^th and will be held at UIC, 750 S. Halsted.  The stipend for successfully completing the program is $300.  Please see the job description at www.chicagoelections.com/ppa for more details on the requirements and important changes to the program.

Apply now at www.chicagoelections.com/ppa

What are Judges of Election?

The judges of election are the officials responsible for the conduct of the election in the precinct polling place. The judges of election are the backbone of the electoral process.  Their jobs are challenging, interesting and personally rewarding.
In each precinct, the judges share in responsibilities, duties and authorities that include:
(1) Opening the polling place and setting up voting equipment at 5 a.m. on Election Day;
(2) Conducting a fair and impartial election in the precinct polling place, allowing voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(3) Tabulating the vote totals for the precinct and transmitting them to Election Central after the polls close at 7 p.m.
The Judge of Election application for the term that ends with the 2012 Primary is available here. (NOTE: This form may not be used for those participating in the High School Student Judge program.)