Chapter 2 Basic Poll Watcher Rights & Responsibilities

2.D. Poll Watcher Comings & Goings

2.D.2. Multiple Days

In polling places which are open multiple days, such as early voting sites and some temporary branch polling sites, the poll watcher must present new credentials each day.

Relevant Illinois State Law

Pollwatchers must present their credentials to the Judges of Election upon entering the polling place. Pollwatcher credentials properly executed and signed shall be proof of the qualifications of the pollwatcher authorized thereby. Such credentials are retained by the Judges and returned to the Election Authority at the end of the day of election with the other election materials.

10 ILCS 5/7-34
Primary

10 ILCS 5/17-23
General, municipal, special,
and consolidated elections

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