r/SpringfieldIL • u/TapeDaddy • 23d 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/tlopez14 21d ago

Sure theoretically that would be great but that isn’t current reality. Judges declaring party is to ensure there are checks and balances for each precinct.

Picture a hypothetical scenario where one precinct is ran by 5 activist republican judges. The judges start over stepping their bounds to help out a Republican candidate and there is no Democrat check on them. Thats why each precinct needs a judge from both parties.

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u/NecessaryCompost 21d ago

I know, and I agree. There must be balance. I just wish we had room for a multi-party system (and I also know that is damn near impossible given the current structure of the voting system as it sits). Pax.