Pennsylvania Election Day Judicial Assignments 2018 Primary Election — Tuesday, May 15, 2018, consists of two types of judicial assignments: Judges of Election and Minority Inspectors. Judges of Election are appointed by the County Board of Elections and serve as the presiding officers of their respective polling places. They are responsible for the overall conduct of the election, administering oaths, setting up and dismantling the polling place, and adjudicating disputes. Minority Inspectors are appointed by each political party to ensure that voting rights are protected and observed. They are responsible for assisting Judges of Election, verifying voter registration, and witnessing the voting process.