[Peace-discuss] be an election judge November 4th....Maybe/ Maybe not...............

[Jan & Durl Kruse]

I certainly appreciate the call for folks to step up and help with  
this duty.  I decided this might be a good thing to help with too.  
So, I began filling out the online sign up form................  
However, in good conscience I have had to reconsider.
When asked to choose a party affiliation one can only choose Democrat  
or Republican.  There are no other possible choices to pick from.   
That means as an Independent, Green, Socialist, or non-affiliated  
person you are therefore not allowed to sign up to be an election judge.
It seems like discrimination to me.  Maybe that's why the last time I  
voted and asked for a green ballot the guy behind the table (a  
qualified election judge) snickered and thought that was funny.  What  
a system................. Looks like you are not able to work as an  
election judge without being a part of the "approved"  system.
I await a call from the County Clerk to verify whether it is even  
possible for someone without a D or an R party preference to serve as  
an election judge.  I have a feeling I won't qualify................  
(see last item on the list below needed to qualify)
Jan Kruse

Mark Sheldon just called back and verifies:  Democrats and Republican  
only need to apply.
This is an Illinois State law..........He suggests I take it up with  
Naomi .......  (HA HA HA)................

>
> Want to be an election judge?
> For a half day training, you can earn $120 for serving on election  
> day November
> 4.
>
> * Call the Champaign County Clerk's election office: 384-3724
> * http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/
> * Online form for becoming an election judge:
> http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/election_judge_form.php
> * mail at champaigncountyclerk.com
> * For more information:
> http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/election_judge.html
> --------------------
> Election Judge Information
>
> Election Judges help guarantee the rights of voters are protected  
> on election
> day. This page details the qualifications necessary to become an  
> election judge
> and also some of the important duties and responsibilities.
>
>
>
> What are judges of election?
>
> Judges of election are responsible for the administration of  
> election procedures
> in the polling place on election day. they are in the position of  
> ensuring that the
> election process is administered fairly and in accordance with our  
> laws.
>
>
>
> What are the qualifications necessary to be an election judge?
>
> Be a citizen of the United States.
>
> Be of good repute and character.
>
> Be able to speak, read and write the English language.
>
> Be of good understanding and capable.
>
> Not be a candidate for any office in the election and not be elected
> committeeman.
>
> Need to be registered to vote in the county.
>
> Each Election Judge is required to declare their party preference  
> so they can be
> assigned accordingly. (See how are judges selected below.)
>
>
>
>

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