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

[Jenifer Cartwright]

That bothered me, too. Maybe we should all call and ask about offering our services as Independents, just to let them know there's more than one regular who is neither Dem nor Repub. Of course identifying ourselves as an Independents (which isn't all that accurate) puts us in league w/ Bernie Sanders (fine w/ me) and Joseph Lieberman (no comment necessary). 
 --Jenifer

--- On Mon, 10/6/08, Jan & Durl Kruse <jandurl at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Jan & Durl Kruse <jandurl at comcast.net>
Subject: [Peace-discuss] be an election judge November 4th....Maybe/ Maybe not...............
To: peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net
Date: Monday, October 6, 2008, 12:38 PM


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
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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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