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flag A 75-year-old Illinois election judge died of a cardiac event during the March 17 primary, underscoring the critical role of unpaid election workers.

flag Petter Culver, a 75-year-old election judge in McHenry County, Illinois, died Tuesday night during the March 17 primary election at McCullom Lake Village Hall from a cardiac event, officials confirmed. flag He was serving as an election judge during the final night of early voting when he collapsed around 9:15 p.m. flag The McHenry County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death was natural causes, with no evidence of foul play. flag Culver, a longtime Democratic volunteer and dedicated public servant, was honored by county officials for his unwavering commitment to democracy. flag The county praised the professionalism of emergency responders and election staff during the incident, highlighting the vital, often unpaid and unrecognized role of election judges—many over 65—who ensure the integrity of the voting process.

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