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Have you always wanted to work as an Election Judge?

Mesa County Elections needs temporary workers to help us during an active election cycle. 

  • Work hours and days are based on your assignment. 
  • This could be as early as a month before each election and last through Election Day. 
  • These positions are paid by Mesa County

Requirements for Election Judges

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Registered to vote in Colorado
  • A resident of Colorado
  • Physically and mentally able to perform the duties
  • Free of any conviction for fraud or election offenses
  • Pass a background check
  • Take an oath of office
  • Available full time as needed during the election period, including some weekend days
  • Not a candidate or a family member of a candidate on the ballot
  • Attend all required trainings
  • Arrange own transportation to and from work location
  • Provide own meals/beverages for shift

If you are under 18 years old and would like to be an election judge, check out the Student Election Judge Program information on the Colorado Secretary of State website. 

Interested in being an Election Judge?

Please read the Elections Time Commitment and Job Description for Election Judges.

Election Judges - Time Commitment and Job Description

Complete the Temporary Election Judges Interest Form

Election Judges - Temporary Interest Form

Return Completed Form

  • Email voter.info@mesacounty.us 
  • Drop off at our office
  • Mesa County Elections (West Entrance)
  • 200 S. Spruce Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501

If you have any questions please call our office at 970-244-1662.

picture of six election judges from 2022 primary election
Photograph of a election volunteer feeding ballots into a tabulation machine