Number of Election Judges — Early Voting. For each early voting center, a local board shall designate: One election judge who will be primarily responsible for same day registration and address changes; One election judge who will serve as a back-up to the primary election judge; and Except as provided in §D of this regulation, one election judge who greets voters as they arrive and directs them to the appropriate check-in line. Number of Election Judges — Election Day. For each polling place, a local board shall designate: One election judge who will be primarily responsible for same day registration; and One election judge who will serve as a back-up to the primary election judge. A local board may assign the same day registration duties to an election judge already assigned to that precinct or appoint an election judge whose sole duties are to facilitate the same day registration process. Party Affiliation. To the extent practicable, the primary and back-up election judges shall be of different political parties. Exception. If a local board does not believe that the election judge described in §A(3) of this regulation is necessary at an early voting center, the local board may request that the State Administrator exempt the local board from designating an election judge for this purpose. A local board shall submit the request no later than 3 months before an election. The State Administrator shall respond to the request within 5 business days of receipt.