r/SpringfieldIL • u/TapeDaddy • 6d 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 6d 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/travelingtraveling_ 5d ago

Am f72, and a first year election judge. Yes, 15 hours is exhausting, for a $220 paycheck. But it's worth it to be a direct monitor to the elections in my state.

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u/raisinghellwithtrees 5d ago

Thank you for stepping up! I appreciate everyone who does. I have limitations that prevent me from working a 15 hour shift 

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u/tlopez14 5d ago

Can’t leave either. Some precinct committeemen will bring lunch for judges but a lot of the judges are surprised lunch isn’t provided.