Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder

Would you like to serve as an Election Judge. To qualify, you must be a registered voter in Gilpin County. You must also work at your assigned Vote Center between 6:15 a.m. and approximately 8:00 p.m. and meet several benchmarks as set forth by state statute and the demands of the job. In addition, you must attend a training class prior to the election and sign an 5 11 Oath of Judges Form. We pay you $30.00 for attending the training class and a minimum of $100.00 for working election day.

If you are interested, please review the following benchmarks and notify the County Clerk’s office at 303.582.5321 or email Connie McLain. You may also sign up to be an Election Judge at your party caucus.

Election Judge Benchmarks

To facilitate the Election process, certain benchmarks have been set for Gilpin County election judges in addition to the requirements listed under Colorado Revised Statutes 1-6-101. Please consider the following before submitting your name for consideration as an election judge in Gilpin County.

· Must be a registered elector in Gilpin County (CRS 1-6-101(2) (a)).

· Must be physically and mentally able to perform and complete the assigned tasks (CRS 1-6-101(2) (b)). Some of the following abilities and tasks may be required:

a. be able to lift 25-50 pounds

b. be able to "work" in a busy and stressful environment for 14+ consecutive hours

c. be able to understand and read English at an 8th grade level

d. be in good physical condition that allows sitting and/or standing for long periods of time

e. be able to accurately distribute multiple ballot styles in a timely fashion

· Must attend a class of instruction concerning the tasks of an election judge prior to working (CRS 1-6-101(2) (c)).

· Have never have been convicted of any election offense or fraud (CRS 1-6-101(2) (d)). A criminal background check is run on all election judges.

· Are neither a candidate on the ballot nor a member of immediate family of the candidate (CRS 1-6-101(2) (e)).

· Must be able to provide your own transportation to the school of instruction, Vote Center, and counting center as required.

Contact Information

Your County Clerk

Jessica D. Lovingier

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Elections

Old Courthouse,

Central City

Connie McLain ~

Chief Deputy & Elections Clerk

Address

203 Eureka St.

PO Box 429

Central City, CO 80427

Phone

303.582.5321

Fax

303.565.1797

Office Hours

Monday ~ Friday

7:30 am ~ 5:30 pm

(Except Holidays)