Chicago's top lawyer is marshaling his forces to patrol the polls during Tuesday’s primary election, ready to crack down on any antics that might infringe on Illinois voters' sacred rights. Attorney General Kwame Raoul is deploying a battalion of over 190 assistant attorney generals, and investigators from his office to crack the whip on any improper or illegal activity at polling places across Illinois. Raoul slammed down the gauntlet, urging voters to report any inkling of suspected foul play to his office pronto, according to a statement from his office.
Vigilant Chicagoans and northern Illinois residents armed with tips can dial in at 1-866-536-3496. Those in central and southern parts of the state have their hotline at 1-866-559-6812, while individuals who are speech or hearing disabled can throw the signal to the 7-1-1 relay service. "The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights we have as Americans," Raoul said, laying it on thick on the importance of his electoral watchdogs, "This is why my office will be monitoring polling places to ensure that right is protected." And if the unthinkable happens, and a voter smells a rat at their polling station, Raoul says to rat them out immediately to his office or the local 5-0.
As the primary election takes center stage, Raoul is ready to play referee to ensure everyone follows the rules of the game. As the booths open at 6 A.M., his teams will be out there making sure Illinois' vote is clean as a whistle.
