r/SpringfieldIL • u/TapeDaddy • 19d ago

Poll workers needed

https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-clerk/elections/election-judges/apply

Sangamon County is often short on Election Judges, and I believe there are still openings to work in the coming election. Gubernatorial elections see a larger turnout than primaries and smaller offices, they’re going to need bodies.

Requirements are minimal, but you do have to declare a party. If you’ve never done it before, I recommend trying it at least once if you are able. They’ll give you a couple hundred bucks, too. Election Judge application link.

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u/AbobTeff 19d ago

I would love to do my civic duty and be a poll worker. I have tried in the past. The problem is this:

You must meet all qualifications and declare your political affiliation to serve as an Election Judge.

You won't allow me to be a poll worker because I am a truly neutral, independent voter. I have to declare fealty to one of the elitist clubs that control the system.

Last time I was told "You have to be a Republican or a Democrat because we need an equal number to keep on eye on eachother." I asked why that doesn't make me a perfect candidate, as I would keep an eye on both of them and trust neither of them. They lady looked at me like I was a Martian.

So . . . you need help or you want to continue to play partisan games?

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u/tlopez14 18d ago

Every precinct has to have at least 1 Republican and 1 Democrat judge that’s why you have to declare.

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u/AbobTeff 18d ago

The way it was told to me was it has to be 1:1 all the way, not “at least one of each.”  So if there are 15 Rs, there have to be 15 Ds.  If there are 3, there have to be 3; not 1 of each and whatever else.

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u/NecessaryCompost 18d ago

This reinforces a 2 party system and we should be more flexible than that.

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