'The lifeblood of our election operations': Election workers wanted across the suburbs
Facing a dearth of polling place workers, some suburban county clerk offices have boosted pay rates for those positions. Election judges' responsibilities vary from county to county. They typically oversee election procedures in polling places, are responsible for election materials, ensure only qualified people vote, give instructions or assistance to voters when needed, and certify a precinct's results.
"Our election are a precious resource and they deserve this pay raise," County Clerk Karen Yarbrough said in a news release."They are the lifeblood of our election operations and we could not get the job done without their service." "We're on the pace that we need to be for Election Day," he said.The Lake County clerk's office boosted pay for election judges in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic made recruitment more difficult, spokeswoman Kania Robinson said.
The shortage's impact on Election Day should be minimal because early voting and voting by mail has become increasingly popular, Robinson said. In addition, turnout usually is lower during municipal elections than federal elections, she said."A big priority for Clerk Vega is to develop and build a robust recruitment apparatus ahead of the 2024 presidential cycle," Robinson said.
Kane County officials say they've got enough election judges for April 4 but always accept applications.
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