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Champaign County polling places could close without more election judges
Original: Champaign County voters could see polling locations close — unless more people become election judges
Champaign County, Illinois officials warn that polling locations may have to close unless more residents sign up to serve as election judges. Without enough judges to staff precincts, some voters could face longer trips or consolidated sites in upcoming elections. Officials are urging residents to volunteer to keep voting accessible across the county.
Why now: Local officials are recruiting election judges and warning of polling closures, raising concerns about voting access ahead of an election.
Evidence
- Champaign County voters could see polling locations close — unless more people become election judges · IPM Newsroom
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