Voter Guide
Register to Vote
Early Voting
Illinois voters can now cast their ballots before Election Day at designated locations without having to provide a reason or excuse. Casting your ballot before Election Day makes voting more convenient, especially for the elderly and voters with busy schedules.
Prior to Feb 5, 2008 primary early voting begins Jan. 14, 2008 thru Jan. 31. 2008.
For information on early voting in Lake County visit the Lake County Clerk's Web site at: www.co.lake.il.us/cntyclk/elections/voterservices/earlyvoting.asp
Voting by Absentee Ballot
Absentee voting is a convenient way of casting a ballot if you're unable to make it to your polling place on Election Day. The most common method of voting absentee is by mail, but you may also cast ballots in person at designated locations. To vote absentee, you must, by law, have a reason why you cannot make it to your polling place on Election Day. The most common reasons for voting absentee are if you will be out of town during the election or are physically disabled.
For information on absentee voting in Lake County visit the Lake County Clerk's Web site at: www.co.lake.il.us/cntyclk/elections/voterservices/absentee.asp
To see what legislative district you reside in visit the Illinois State Board of Elections Web site and type
in your address to see your legislative district:
http://www.elections.state.il.us/DistrictLocator/AddressSearch.aspx
For information on registering to vote in Lake County visit the Lake County Clerk's Web site at:
http://www.co.lake.il.us/cntyclk/elections/voterservices/registering.asp
Who can vote?
To be eligible to register to vote in the next election, you must be a United States citizen, be 18 years of age by election day and be a resident of the district for 30 days immediately prior to that date.
Where do I register to vote?
You can register to vote at your local city hall or municipal office, your county clerk's office, the U.S. Post office, Illinois driver's license facilities and at many local banks and libraries.
What identification do I need to register?
When you register to vote you will be asked for two forms of ID with your name and address on it. Only one of your forms of ID can be a piece of mail addressed to you.
When can I register to vote?
You can register to vote any time of year except twenty-eight days before the election, and two days after the election.