Get Involved on Election Day
Learn how you can become a poll worker and pay attention to the polls on Election Day.
Become A Poll Worker
Since the 2008 Primary Elections, Loyola University Chicago’s Division of Public Affairs has partnered with the Cook County Clerk’s Office to recruit civic-minded Loyola students to serve as poll workers on Election Day. So far, over 500 students have participated in the initiative, and each year student involvement continues to grow. If you are a civic-minded student who wants to get involved in your community, this may be a great opportunity for you.
Become An Equipment Manager
The Equipment Manager is responsible for setting up and maintaining the voting equipment on Election Day and transmitting the results when the polls close.
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners and the Cook County Clerk's Office offer opportunities to work at the polls.
Watch the Polls and the Results
Once you cast your vote, you'll want to find out the results. Below are resources we recommend for following the latest results.
- The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
- The Illinois State Board of Elections
- Ballotpedia.org
- Your local election entity may also have resources if you are outside of Illinois.
Become A Poll Worker
Since the 2008 Primary Elections, Loyola University Chicago’s Division of Public Affairs has partnered with the Cook County Clerk’s Office to recruit civic-minded Loyola students to serve as poll workers on Election Day. So far, over 500 students have participated in the initiative, and each year student involvement continues to grow. If you are a civic-minded student who wants to get involved in your community, this may be a great opportunity for you.
Become An Equipment Manager
The Equipment Manager is responsible for setting up and maintaining the voting equipment on Election Day and transmitting the results when the polls close.
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners and the Cook County Clerk's Office offer opportunities to work at the polls.
Watch the Polls and the Results
Once you cast your vote, you'll want to find out the results. Below are resources we recommend for following the latest results.
- The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
- The Illinois State Board of Elections
- Ballotpedia.org
- Your local election entity may also have resources if you are outside of Illinois.