Adopt Resolution #26-205 Appointing Election Judges for the General Election on November 3, 2026.

For each Election, Council is asked to formally appoint Election Judges to work the polling locations. A resolution is attached appointing Election Judges to serve for the General Election scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Minnesota State Statute 204B.21 is attached. The statute requires election judges to be appointed at least 25 days prior to the election. Ramsey will have nine polling locations open for the election. Staff's recommendation at this time is to secure seven to ten judges for each location. In almost all cases, a few judges end up not being able to work the day of the election. Additionally, if feasible, staff would like the discretion to schedule more judges for shorter shifts vs. less judges for the whole day; a typical judge working the whole day will work a 15-hour shift.

The funding for election judge wages has been accounted for in the 2026 Election Budget. 

 

Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution #26-205 appointing Election Judges for the 2026 General Election.

Motion to adopt Resolution #26-205 Appointing Election Judges for the General Election on November 3, 2026.