DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin has announced that his office will again deploy teams of Assistant State’s Attorneys and Investigators to respond to reports of any suspected irregularities that may arise at DuPage County polling locations on Election Day.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m., when the polls open, through close at 7 p.m., prosecutors and investigators will be available at the State’s Attorney’s Office and at the polls to respond to suspected violations of the Illinois Election Code. State’s Attorney office staff will also maintain communications throughout the day and into the evening with officials at the DuPage County Clerk’s Office in Wheaton.
This coordinated effort and open lines of communication with the DuPage County Clerk will help enforce compliance with the Election Code while ensuring that every voter properly qualified is able to cast their ballot.
“As we have done in every election since I became State’s Attorney, my office will once again deploy teams of Assistant State’s Attorneys and Investigators throughout DuPage County to canvass polling places and to respond to suspected violations of the Election Code,” Berlin said. “In addition to my staff, local law enforcement officers as well as Sheriff’s Deputies will be available to respond to any issues, should they arise. As with past elections, we do not anticipate any problems at the polls.
“I want to ensure the public however, that we are well prepared to swiftly address any allegations of voter fraud or interference. Anyone suspected in engaging in this type of behavior will not only be turned away at the polls but will be thoroughly investigated and potentially face criminal prosecution. Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democracy, and my office is well prepared to preserve the integrity of our elections and ensure that anyone who wishes to exercise their right to vote is allowed to do so free from harassment or intimidation.”
Polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone who has questions or is concerned about activities at any DuPage County polling place can contact either the DuPage County Clerk at (630) 407-5600 or the State’s Attorney’s Office’s Election Hotline at (630) 407-8118.
