Chapter 2 Basic Poll Watcher Rights & Responsibilities

2.C. Credentials for Poll Watchers At Registration Events

In addition to poll watching in the polling place, a poll watcher can receive credentials to observe scheduled registration events.

All poll watcher restrictions apply. The poll watcher is allowed to see the name and address of the person registering.

Relevant Illinois State Law

The election authorities shall issue credentials to registration day pollwatchers in the manner and on the terms prescribed in Section 17-23 with respect to pollwatchers at elections.

10 ILCS 5/4-7
Registration of Electors
In Counties Having a
Population of Less than 500,000

10 ILCS 5/5-17
Registration of Electors
In Counties Having a
Population of 500,000 or More

10 ILCS 5/6-31
Registration of Electors
In Certain Cities, Villages
and Incorporated Towns

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