The goal: safe polling places

Precautions against the spread of coronavirus are being taken at Sangamon County’s 81 polling places, where voters will cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election.Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray said he is encouraging election judges to wipe down surfaces with disinfectant hourly during the day. Hand sanitizer, in addition to wipes, will be available at each of the polling places. Also, he said, there will be latex gloves that election judges can use, if they wish. […]