Apply to be an election judge in Lyon County

Individuals can now electronically apply to become election judges within Lyon County.

Lyon County has an election judge application linked on lyonco.org. Election judges play very important roles in elections.

The application provides the public the opportunity to become involved in the election process by serving at one of Lyon County’s polling places for the primary and general elections later this year.

The 2018 dates of service include the state primary on Tuesday, August 14, and the state general on Tuesday, November 6.

Judges are required to complete a minimum of two hours of training, which Lyon County will offer online starting in mid-June.

Election judges are needed to make sure the voting process goes smoothly, help voters who need assistance, ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote and certify precinct election results.

Election judges are appointed by a city or township and are paid for their work at pay rates set by the municipality that appoints them. State law allows you to receive time off from work to be an election judge.

To serve as an election judge, you must be eligible to vote in Minnesota.

To serve: Visit http://www.lyonco.org/ to apply. Applications are also available in person at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office on the second floor of the Government Center at 607 West Main Street in Marshall.

Contact the Lyon County Auditor/Treasurer’s office with any questions at 507-537-6724, ext. 4 or elections@co.lyon.mn.us.