WAUKEGAN, Illinois – Lake County Clerk Carla N. Wyckoff announced today that Pollwatcher Credentials are available to qualified political organizations needing credentials for the November 6th Election.

All pollwatchers are required to have credentials issued by the Lake County Clerk or Illinois State Board of Elections in order to observe at any voting site. Pollwatchers may represent candidates, established political parties, qualified civic organizations, and organized proponents or opponents of ballot propositions.

The Clerk's office will offer training on the rights and limitations of pollwatchers on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in the 6th floor Conference Room E at the Lake County Main Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan.

Requests for Pollwatcher Credentials and registration for the class can be sent via email to elections@lakecountyil.gov or by calling 847.377.2314. Candidates can visit LakeCandidatePower.info and download the Pollwatcher Guide, a helpful brochure explaining the qualifications and responsibilities of a pollwatcher.