? Election Workers Needed! Election Judges/Polling place technicians are essential for ensuring voter access! Each election authority has specific requirements and duties for judges and technicians, all election authorities need workers. This year, students 16 years of age or older are eligible to be poll workers. Check requirements with your local election authority at the link. Typical duties include: ● Opening the polling place at 6 a.m. sharp and closing it at 7 p.m. ● Setting up election equipment ● Verifying voter qualifications ● Operating voting equipment ● Processing and transmitting votes when polls close ● Certifying vote totals