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Board OKs ordinance reducing number of election judges in specified elections

Moultrie County Board · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The board approved an ordinance reducing the number of election judges for certain emergency, odd-year, special primary/special congressional primary elections; County Clerk Qualls said the ordinance is reviewed every February of even-numbered years.

Moultrie County's board approved an ordinance to reduce the number of election judges used in specified election types, including emergency referenda, odd-year regular elections and certain special primaries.

Chair Phelps moved for approval and County Clerk Linda S. Qualls confirmed the county reviews the number every February of even-numbered years. The motion passed on roll call 9 yes, 0 no.

The ordinance is procedural and changes staffing levels for select election types; Qualls noted the review schedule provides regular reassessment in advance of election cycles.