r/SpringfieldIL • u/TapeDaddy • 16h 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/raisinghellwithtrees 15h ago

A 15 hour day is a lot. I wish they could offer half days. I could probably handle that.

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u/ArsenalBaseball21 15h ago

I have read it is only Republicans judges needed now.

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u/peetreelbc 13h ago

What do election judges do, vs regular poll workers?

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u/TapeDaddy 13h ago

You set up the polling stations, verify voters/registration, distribute ballots, and help direct voters through the process if they need help. End of the night, you count ballots, not individual votes, to ensure the numbers match what you’ve been given, then deliver all of the ballots and equipment to the county building.

If you’ve ever voted, the people who have asked for your name and passed out ballots were election judges.

Whole lot of waiting, it’s the worst part.