Voter Services are powered by VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers are important to successfully conducting LWVE voter information and registration campaigns. Click here to learn what volunteers need to know and the tasks they may be asked to do. Only trained and commissioned Deputy Registrars may register voters, but the League’s campaigns involve much more than the actual registration. We answer questions about the League and upcoming election, and assist people with resources where they can obtain information about the candidates and additional election information. While you will be working with an experienced League member and Deputy Registrar, you should become familiar with some basics.
To find out what Voter Services volunteer opportunities are available and to sign up for them, contact us via email at voterservices@lwve.org.
The Pollwatcher Project
A pollwatcher is an official election observer who is provided with a special credential allowing them to observe the proceedings inside a polling place during an election. The League has participated in the Pollwatcher Project for the past several elections; in doing so the League has supported the democratic process by supporting election safety and voters’ rights.
The Project provides guidelines for pollwatchers’ duties, a survey to be completed for each precinct, and pollwatcher training. Each of us is assigned to a polling place on election day in Evanston or Skokie, based on where we live. The only requirement is that you be a registered voter in Cook County. For more information, contact Gail Weisberg, voterservices@lwve.org.
Register Voters – Become a Deputy Registrar
Empower others by becoming a Deputy Registrar today. The Cook County Clerk's office provides training. Many members of the League are Deputy Registrars and renew their training annually.
To become a Deputy Registrar, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- Registered to vote in Cook County
- Sponsored by a civic organization (e.g., school, public library, community organization, etc.…) The LWVE is a sponsoring organization for member deputy registrars.
Election Judges and Equipment Technicians Needed!
Every election in suburban Cook County requires a team of Election Judges and Polling Place Technicians to serve voters at the polls. It’s a great way to contribute to our democratic principles as well as make a little extra money. Click here for more information about opportunities available and ways to apply.