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LaSalle County election staff and committee debate judge pay, training fees and state reimbursement ahead of 2026 elections
Summary
The committee discussed possible increases in per‑diem pay for election judges, training fees and state reimbursement; officials proposed a compromise range and planned outreach to party chairs before the full board decides.
LaSalle County election officials told the Taxes, Elections & GIS Committee on Oct. 21 they are weighing increases to election judge pay and training fees ahead of 2026, saying higher pay could improve recruitment while cautioning that a large immediate hike would strain the county’s budget.
“...if we let them know, hey, this is where we need them. Need a little bit more help from you guys. That's what part of your statute says is your position to do,” the elections official, identified in the meeting as Jen, said in describing planned conversations with party chairs.
Jen told the committee petition filings for candidates begin Oct. 27, early voting in the county will begin Feb.…
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