Chapter 6. Before the Polls Open

6.C. Examine The Ballot Box/Tabulator

6.C.8. Observe That the Ballot Box/Tabulator Is Locked

Once the zero tape has been printed, the ballot box/tabulator is locked, and the ballot box/tabulator keys are secured until the polls close.

Once the ballot box/tabulator is locked, the public can be asked to leave the Polling Room to wait until the polls open.

Relevant Illinois State Law

...after which it shall be locked and the key delivered to one of the primary judges..

10 ILCS 5/7-40(a)
Primaries.

...after which the box shall be locked and the key delivered to one of the judges...

10 ILCS 5/17-3(a)
General, municipal, special,
and consolidated elections in
jurisdictions with County Clerks
as the election authority.

10 ILCS 5/18-3(a)
General, municipal, special,
and consolidated elections in
jurisdictions with local
Board of Elections.

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