POLL MONITOR
Travel to various polling locations during early voting and on Election Day continuously monitoring polling places.
Monitor voter issues outside of the polling place and answer questions; Report any problems and assist voters when appropriate.
WHEN: Early Voting & Election Day
NONPARTISAN POLL WATCHER
Representative of Common Cause Illinois inside of the polling place to observe the conduct of the election.
Observe the process, assessing whether rules and regulations are followed.
WHEN: Early Voting & Election Day
ELECTION WORKER
Individuals serving as a temporary election worker for their local election authorities.
- Election Judge
- Election Worker
WHEN: Early Voting & Election Day
DIGITAL DEMOCRACY ACTIVIST
Monitor news sources for instances of election falsehoods and targeted voter suppression tactics, reporting such instances to Common Cause’s database.
Serve as the first line of defense in combating the spread of election disruption and voter intimidation.
WHEN: Leading up to Election Day through Certification Process
POST-ELECTION OBSERVER
Representative of Common Cause Illinois assigned to carefully observe post-election canvassing process at assigned location(s).
WHEN: Following The Election