Virus Free Voting

3.8 Million Illinois residents (45%) have already voted.
1.83 Million (78%) have returned their mail-in ballots.
Today is Election Day!

Register to vote or check your voter registration

If you aren’t registered, there’s no time like the present. If you are registered, double check it because…

Each year, an estimated 30+ million Americans move. Whether you have moved across the country or down the street, be sure to update your voter registration TODAY!

If your name/signature have changed since you registered to vote you will also need to update your registration.

Registration Risk Level: None

Understand your ballot

Discover what is on your ballot: Ballotpedia, BallotReady

Learn more about the Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution: Vote Yes for Fairness, Illinois Education Association

Statewide Voter Guides: Chicago Sun Times, Girl, I Guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, Gun Violence Prevention Political Action Committee, Equality Illinois, Sierra Club, Chicago Federation of Labor

Judicial Voter Guides: Vote For Judges, Injustice Watch

Make a plan to vote

Ensuring your right to vote can take a bit of work…especially this year! It only takes a few minutes and will ensure that your vote counts.

Option 1: Mail-in voting. If you already requested a mail-in ballot please return it to a drop box or take it to the clerk’s office by November 3rd, the sooner the better. You can return it via USPS, but many officials and experts recommend avoiding that route at this late date.

Learn more about voting by mail in Illinois:

Mail-in Ballot Voting Risk Level: Low

  • Return your mail-in ballot to a secure designated Ballot DROP BOX or your local election office if possible. 
  • Do not use tape to seal your envelope or your ballot will be rejected.

Request your mail-in ballot

The deadline to request a mail-in ballot has expired.

Mail-in Ballot Application and Ballot Status Risk Level: None

  • Applications are no longer being accepted in Illinois.

Option 2: November 2 is the final day for early voting.

Early voting has ended.

Early Voting Risk Level: Moderate

  • Early voting has ended.

Option 3: Go to the polls on Election Day. Whether you’re an old pro or a first time voter, you probably know that you can vote in-person on Election Day, November 3rd. You may even know that this year Illinois has made Election Day a holiday, which should make that even easier. Then again, this is 2020, anything could happen between now and then, and do you really want to risk long lines in the midst of a pandemic?

Based on the votes already cast in each jurisdiction, it appears that voting is likely to be pretty smooth on Election Day for most of the state. However, you should vote as early as possible and prepare for possible lines, especially in jurisdictions marked as 🙄 or 😱 below.

Need help finding your county of residence? Check out the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

If you encounter any problems while voting and need assistance Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)!

Election Protection Hotlines

Election Day Voting Risk Level: Moderate

  • Statewide holiday.
  • Final day to vote.
  • Possible long lines, especially in 🙄 and 😱 jurisdictions.
  • Return your mail-in ballot today! Drop off at the election office or postmark and send via USPS where allowed.
  • If you received a mail-in ballot but prefer to vote in person, take the mail-in ballot with you to the polls so they can properly void it.
  • If you lost your mail-in ballot, vote in person. If necessary, request a provisional ballot.
Get Involved

Get active on election day and beyond

Select your jurisdiction to explore paid jobs on election day or volunteer opportunities in your local community:

Join your local Indivisible community to support social activism.

Join the Illinois Indivisible Vote By Mail Task Force to ensure that voting is safe, secure and accessible for all voters by using the tools in our Virus Free Voting Social Media Toolkit to share content via social media, engage in Tweetstorms, and follow like-minded activists.

Join ILVOTE to become a deputy voter registrar through your election authority, increase voter awareness and promote voter turnout for every election at the federal, state and local levels.

Voter Info for Chicago, Cook, and Surrounding Counties

City

Select your jurisdiction below for specific instructions.

Progress Explanation:
😍 More than 43% of registered voters have already voted
⚠️ More than 10% of registered voters have yet to return their mail-in ballots which may delay results in tight races

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Print Application | Ballot Status

Cast Your Ballot: Drop Boxes, Early Voting Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible Chicago | Indivisible Chicago South Side | Blue Beginning | Heartland Resistance Coalition | Indivisible Lincoln Square | Indivisible Lincoln Park/Lakeview | Indivisible Printers Row | Indivisible IL9 Andersonville-Edgewater | Indivisible Loyola

Important Facts:

  • Apply online to receive important emails to confirm the status of your ballot and know when your vote has been counted.
  • Chicago voters are encouraged to use a Secured Drop Box at any Chicago Early Voting site to return the signed and sealed Ballot Return Envelope. You will not need to stand in line with those voting.
Chicago Drop Box

Chicago Drop Box

  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Chicago election office at 69 W. Washington, Sixth Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60602. The phone number is (312) 269-7900.

Help Needed: Judge of Election (paid position) | Election Coordinator (paid position) | Deputy Voter Registrars | Poll Watcher

Learn More: Election Authority Website (Multi-lingual)

Counties

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE  | Print Application | Ballot Status

Cast Your Ballot: Drop Boxes, Early Voting Sites, Early Voting Wait Times

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to VoteProgressive, Indivisible Berwyn | Indivisible Brookfield | Oak Park Area Indivisible | Indivisible Elk Grove Village | Indivisible Evanston | North Shore Indivisible | Indivisible West Suburban Action League | Indivisible NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs Organizing For Action) | Western Front Indivisible

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID 19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online or in person.
  • To complete an online mail ballot application, you will need:
    • your driver’s license or state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number;
    • the address where you would like your ballot mailed; and
    • an email address
  • If you do not have one of these items, you may download, print and sign a mail ballot application and send it to the Cook County Clerk’s office.
  • If we do not have your driver’s license/state ID or your Social Security number on file, you will not be able to complete this application online unless you update your voter registration by calling 312.603.0946. Incomplete registrations are most common for voters who have been registered at the same address for 20 years or more.
  • A voter may email the Cook County Clerk at [email protected] or call 312.603.0946 if the voter does not receive an official ballot, or if the voter has questions.
  • A voter may confirm receipt of their official ballot by the Cook County Clerk by using the “What Is My Mail Ballot Status” option of the Voter Information Tool or call 312.603.0946.
  • For the first time ever, the Clerk’s Office will offer secure mail ballot drop boxes at locations staffed by Clerk employees. These drop boxes will be emptied every day. Additionally, the Clerk’s office will offer an Election Day Drop Box in Daley Plaza in Chicago. Ballots may also be returned via USPS.
  • More than 50 drop boxes for mail-in ballots have been installed at early voting sites throughout suburban Cook County. The list of confirmed drop box locations as well as the dates and times of operation can be found here.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned to the Cook County election office at 69 W. Washington Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602.

Help Needed: Work On Election Day (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website (Multi-lingual)

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Cast Your Ballot: Early Voting Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible Illinois 14 | Action Steps for America (16th Congressional District)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person.
  • A Vote By Mail Ballot Application has been sent to all active registered voters in DeKalb County.
  • You may complete the print application and return it through personal delivery, mail or email by no later than October 29th.
  • If you do not receive your requested ballot, wish to confirm receipt of your ballot,  or if you have any questions, please contact our office at 815-895-7147 or by email: [email protected].
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the DeKalb County elections office at 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, IL 60178.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Ballot Status  

Cast Your Ballot: Early Voting & Drop Box Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible DuPage | Indivisible Glen Ellyn | Indivisible Elk Grove Village | Indivisible Aurora | Indivisible Naperville | Indivisible Illinois 14 | Indivisible NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs Organizing For Action)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person.
  • A Vote By Mail Ballot Application has been sent to all active registered voters in DuPage County.
  • You can track the status of your ballot via BallotTrax.
  • Two drop boxes have been securely installed at the DuPage County complex in Wheaton (421 N County Farm Rd) — one in the parking lot and one inside. Additionally, nearly 300 drop boxes have been placed at all early voting locations and Election Day polling places in DuPage county.
Wheaton Drop Box Approach

Wheaton Outdoor Drop Box


Wheaton Drop Box Submission

Wheaton Outdoor Drop Box Ballot Submission

  • The DuPage County phone number is: (English) 630-407-5600 (Spanish) 630-407-5608.

Help Needed: Judge of Election (paid position) | Election Worker (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website (English and limited Spanish)

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Print Application (English) | Print Application (Spanish) | Ballot Status

Cast Your Ballot: Drop Boxes, Early Voting Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible Kane County | I Indivisible Fox Valley | Indivisible Aurora | Indivisible West Aurora | Indivisible Illinois 14 | Indivisible NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs Organizing For Action)

Important Facts:

  • Option 1: Request for a Vote by mail ballot Online​.  This option will allow the Voter to request the Vote by mail ballot without having to mail the application. The Election Department will receive the request on the same day the Voter applied.
  • Option 2: Print out and complete an ​application to vote and then mail the completed form to Kane County Clerk, 719 S. Batavia Ave, Bldg B, Geneva, IL 60134.
  • Option 3: Call the Elections Office ​at (630) 232-5990.
  • Ballots will not be sent until Thu Sep 24 2020.
  • Voters are encouraged to submit their ballots via secure drop boxes in Elgin, Geneva and Aurora.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Kane County elections office at 719 S. Batavia Ave, Bldg. B, Geneva, IL 60134.

Help Needed: Election/Bilingual Judges (paid position) | Student Judges (paid position) | Poll Watchers

Learn More: Election Authority Website (English, Spanish, and Google translate)

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Print Application (English only)

Cast Your Ballot: Drop Box, Early Voting Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible Aurora | Indivisible Illinois 14

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • Option 1: Request for a Vote by mail ballot Online.  This option will allow the Voter to request the Vote by mail ballot without having to mail the application. The Election Department will receive the request on the same day the Voter applied.
  • Option 2: Print out and complete an application to vote and then mail the completed form to Kendall County 111 W Fox St Rm 103, Yorkville IL 60560. 
  • Option 3: Call the Elections Office at (630) 553-4105.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (630) 553-4104 or by email at [email protected]
  • The ballot needs to be postmarked by election day and must be in our office within two weeks after the election.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Kendall County elections office.

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website (Google translate)

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Print Application (English) | Print Application (Spanish) | Ballot Status

Cast Your Ballot: Drop Boxes, Early Voting Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | North Shore Indivisible | Indivisible Illinois 14 | Indivisible NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs Organizing For Action)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, we are encouraging all voters to vote by mail and avoid lines during early voting or on Election Day.  Feel safe when voting from the comfort of your own home.
  • Your voted ballot must be hand delivered to the Lake County Clerk’s office (18 N County Street Room 101, Waukegan, IL 60085) or returned to our office with a postmark no later than November 3, 2020.
  • Please call 847-377-2406 or 847-377-VOTE if you have questions or didn’t receive your ballot. 
  • Lake county residents are encouraged to deposit vote-by-mail ballots in one of 16+ secure drop boxes across the county. Some drop boxes are physically secured, video monitored and available around the clock. Others are monitored by election judges at early voting sites. Locations and operating hours are posted on the county clerk’s website.
  • You may also track your ballot by calling our office or logging in to Voter Power.

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions) | Deputy Registrars

Learn More: Election Authority Website (English, Spanish, and Google translate)

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Print Application

Cast Your Ballot: Drop Boxes, Early Voting Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible NWIL Crystal Lake | Indivisible Illinois 14 | Indivisible NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs Organizing For Action)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person.
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 334-4242 or by email at [email protected].
  • One drop box has been installed in McHenry County, at the administration building: 2200 North Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098.
  • ### UPDATE: Since the initial writing of this article, we were able to make use of some of our existing equipment in a non-traditional way to accommodate the collection of vote by mail ballots. We will add drop boxes at these four early voting locations: City of McHenry, Village of Lake in the Hills, Dole Mansion, and McHenry Township building. Thanks for your feedback. ###

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Ballot Status    

Cast Your Ballot: Drop Boxes, Early Voting Sites

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible South Suburban Chicago – ISSC | Indivisible Aurora | Indivisible Naperville | Indivisible Illinois 14 

Important Facts:

  • Voting by mail is an option for any qualified registered voter in Will County to cast their ballot prior to Election Day.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Will County elections office at 302 North Chicago St, Joliet, Illinois 60432. The phone number is (815) 740-4615.

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Voter Info for Other Illinois  Counties

Select your jurisdiction below for specific instructions.

Progress Explanation:
😍 More than 43% of registered voters have already voted
😎
32-43% of registered voters have already voted
🤔 25-32% of registered voters have already voted
🙄 20-25% of registered voters have already voted
😱 Less than 20% of registered voters have already voted
⚠️ More than 10% of registered voters have yet to return their mail-in ballots which may delay results in tight races

Cities

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE

Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible McLean County | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting.  Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through our website, mail, or in person at the Bloomington Election Commission at 115 E. Washington St., Rm 403, Bloomington, IL 61701.
  • A Vote By Mail ballot application has been sent to all active registered voters in the City of Bloomington. If you have already submitted a Vote by Mail ballot application, you do not need to submit another Vote by Mail ballot application, even if you get more than one Vote by Mail ballot application.
  • Vote by Mail ballots for the November 2020 General Election will start to be mailed on September 24th, 2020 in accordance with state law.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Bloomington City elections office at 115 E. Washington St., Room 403, Bloomington, IL 61702; phone (309) 888-5136.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position) | High School Election Judges (paid position)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020.
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application.
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 554-1931 or by email at [email protected].
  • Printed Ballot Applications are suggested because the form provided by the Danville Election Commission may present security vulnerabilities.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Danville elections office at 201 North Vermillion St, Danville, IL 61832; phone (217) 554-1931.

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East

Important Facts:

  • Printed Ballot Applications are suggested because the East St. Louis Board of Election Officials does not offer a better alternative. 
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the East St. Louis election office at 304 River Park Dr, Suite 300, East St. Louis, IL 62201; phone (618) 482-6672.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position) and Deputy Registrars 

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria | Indivisible Peoria Area

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through online, in person, mail or email.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24,2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application.
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309)345-3660 or by email at [email protected]
  • Beginning in late September, a secure drop-box will be located on the City Hall front sidewalk, 55 W. Tompkins St., so voters may submit their Ballot Return Envelopes. If submitted in the drop-box, ballots must be received prior to the polls closing (at 7:00 PM) on Election Day.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: APPLY NOW ONLINE | Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible Rockford

Important Facts:

  • Ballots will be mailed starting September 24, 2020, in accordance with state law.
  • Vote By Mail ballots must be postmarked by midnight on Election Day and be received by the Rockford Board of Elections within 14 days of Election Day to be counted. 
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Rockford City elections office at 301 S. 6th St, Rockford, IL 61104; phone (815) 987-5750

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Counties A-D

Request Your Ballot: Print Application 

Cast Your Ballot:

Drop Box: 24×7 from Sep 24 until 7:00PM Nov 3
Early Voting: From Sep 24 to Nov 2
Location: County Clerk’s Office
507 Vermont St, Quincy, IL

Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible of Adams County  | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • To receive a ballot through the mail, you must first complete an application and mail it or drop it by the County Clerk’s Office.
  • To request a mail in ballot: download and complete the application and forward your request to our office, stop by our office at 507 Vermont St, Quincy, IL, or call our office at (217) 277-2163.

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 734-7000 or by email at [email protected]
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned to the Alexander County elections office at 2000 Washington Ave, Cairo, IL 62914.

Alexander County does not currently offer information about the election, voting, election judges, etc online. Please contact them directly at (618) 734-7000 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East Southeastern Indivisible Illinois | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 664-0449 or by email at [email protected].
  • You may confirm receipt of your ballot by your election authority on their website, or by calling their office.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Bond County elections office at 203 West College, Greenville, IL 62246. 

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: APPLY ONLINE NOW | Print Application 

Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting.
  • Ballots will be mailed out starting September 24, 2020.
  • Applications may be submitted via mail, in person, email, fax or online.
  • If you have any questions regarding the election please email us at [email protected] or call us at 815-544-3103. 
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Boone County elections office at 1212 Logan Ave, Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Cast Your Ballot:

Drop Box: 24×7 from Sep 24 until 7:00PM Nov 3
Right side of courthouse entrance
Early Voting: From Sep 24 to Nov 2
8:30AM to 4:30PM Mon thru Fri
Closed Oct 12
Location: Brown County Clerk’s Office
200 Court Street, Room 4, Mt. Sterling, IL

Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 773-3421 or by email at [email protected]
  • Brown County does not currently offer information about the election, voting, election judges, etc online. Please contact them directly at (217) 773-3421 or by email at [email protected].

Request Your Ballot: APPLY ONLINE NOW | Print Application 

Let’s Do This Together: Grundy LaSalle Indivisible

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 875-2014 or by email at [email protected].
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Bureau County elections office at 700 South Main St, Room 104, Princeton, IL 61356.

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 576-9700 or by email at [email protected].
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Calhoun County elections office at 106 N. County Rd, Hardin, IL 62047.

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Cast Your Ballot:

Drop Box: 24×7 from Sep 24 until 7:00PM Nov 3
Attached to building by the front entrance
Under surveillance
Early Voting: From Sep 24 to Nov 2
8:30AM to 4:30PM Mon thru Fri
Closed Oct 12
Location: Carroll County Courthouse
301 N Main Street, Mount Carroll, IL 61053

Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting.
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 244-0221 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: Print Application

Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 452-7217 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: APPLY ONLINE NOW | Print Application 

Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Southeastern Indivisible Illinois | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • To be counted, a ballot must arrive in our office by the close of polls on November 3, 2020, or it must be placed in one of the secure Orange Drop Boxes located throughout Champaign County before 7pm on November 3, 2020.
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the Champaign County elections office at 1776 E. Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802. Their phone number is (217) 384-3724.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position) | High School Election Judges (paid position)

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Request Your Ballot: APPLY ONLINE NOW | Print Application 

Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • You may request a Vote By Mail Ballot between June 16th, 2020 and October 29th, 2020.
  • We will begin mailing ballots for the November 3rd, 2020 General Election on Thursday, September 24th, 2020. If you request your ballot before October 1st, you should receive it between 40 and 30 days before the election. All requests after October 1st will be mailed within 2 days of receipt of request. If you do not receive your ballot, please contact the County Clerk’s Office.

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 826-8311 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting.  Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 665-3626 or by email at [email protected].
  • Following submission of the application, the elector will receive a ballot at his or her registered address or the mailing address requested by the elector, and such ballot must be completed and returned no later than Election Day.
  • The elector may confirm receipt of his or her official ballot by contacting the County Clerk’s office at:  618-665-3626.

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois | Indivisible Metro East | Indivisible IL District 15 (Effingham, Salem, Centralia)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 594-6620 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy and secure option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through the mail or in person.
  • If the application for a vote by mail ballot is received by September 24th, the ballot will be mailed to the voter no later than October 5th. 
  • For applications received after September 24th, the ballot will be mailed to the voter within 2 business days. 
  • Vote by Mail Ballots can be received at your registration address or at any other address that you specify.

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 546-1212 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters can cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 849-2631 or by email at [email protected]
  • Your ballot may be returned to the election authority by mail, or delivered in person. Our office hours for the ballot to be dropped off is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • You may confirm receipt of your ballot by the County Clerk by calling our office at (217) 849-2631. 

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Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 935-7780 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 253-2411 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Counties E-J

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  •  For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020.
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 466-7433 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 445-2115 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois | Indivisible IL District 15 (Effingham, Salem, Centralia)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 342-6535 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position) | High School Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 283-5000 or by email at [email protected]
  • Fayette County offers a Vote By Mail Tracker on their website.

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Vote by mail APPLICATIONS will be mailed to all Ford County registered voters beginning on or before August 1st. 
  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters can cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 379-9400 or by email at [email protected].
  • Your ballot must be postmarked by 12:00 midnight on the night of the Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 438-3221 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria | Indivisible Peoria Area

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 547-3041 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 269-3025 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 942-5443 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Grundy LaSalle Indivisible

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 941-3222 or by email at [email protected]
  • Enroll in the Permanent Vote By Mail Program to automatically receive an Application in the mail for every election. Enrollment in the program remains in effect until you provide notification to cancel or your voter registration becomes inactive

Help Needed: Election Judges and Student Election Judges (paid positions)

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • A voter purge was recently completed, BUT it is your responsibility to make sure that your voter registration is current in order to be eligible to vote. Confirm your voter registration at the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 643-2721 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 357-3911 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 287-2251 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford | Indivisible Freeport Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 867-2911 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford | Indivisible Freeport Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria

Important Facts:

  • Voting by mail for the upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election will be offered in the Henry County Clerk’s Office in Cambridge, Illinois.  For the first time, in 2020 an application for a vote by mail ballot can be submitted by email, as well as by mail, or in person. 
  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, 2020 either by mail or during early voting.  Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, in person, or print one from our website, www.henrycty.com.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting September 24, 2020.
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application.  
  • If you do not receive your ballot or if you have questions, you may contact our office at (309)937-3575 or by email to [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois | Dekalb Stands

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 432-6960 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 687-7360 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 783-3124 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee | Indivisible IL District 15 (Effingham, Salem, Centralia) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 244-8020 or by email at [email protected].
  • The first day to mail out ballots with returned application and Early Vote is 9/24/2020. Early Voting will be conducted at the Courthouse with social distancing enforced. Unless restrictions change, voters will be required to wear a mask, and are encouraged to bring their own pen.
  • Polling Places will be open on Election Day from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for those whom prefer to vote at polls with social distancing enforced. Unless restrictions change, voters will need to wear a mask, and are encouraged to bring their own pen. 

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Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 498-5571 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford | Indivisible Freeport

Important Facts:

  • Completed applications may be completed and returned via personal delivery or mail to the Jo Daviess County Clerk at 330 N. Bench St, Room 108, Galena, IL 61036, emailing to [email protected], or by requesting your official ballot at www.jodaviess.org/vote  
  • Upon completion of the application, the elector will receive an official ballot between 30-40 days before the election  
  • Upon submission of an application, the elector will receive their ballot at their registered address or the mailing address requested, and the ballot must be completed and returned no later than election day  
  • To contact the Election Authority, please call 815-777-0161 or email [email protected].
  • To confirm the Election Authority’s receipt of the elector’s completed ballot, please call 815-777-0161 or email [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 658-3611 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Counties K-M

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible South Suburban Chicago – ISSC

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 937-2990 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria | Indivisible Peoria Area

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 345-3815 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Grundy LaSalle Indivisible

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 434-8202 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 943-2346 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Action for a Better Tomorrow Sauk Valley

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 288-3309 or by email at [email protected].
  • Vote by Mail Ballots will be processed in the office of: Lee County Clerk & Recorder Election Department 112 E. Second Street Dixon, IL 61021 
  • The ballots will be processed each Monday at 1:00 p.m. In the event of a holiday, the ballots will be processed on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. 
  • Vote by Mail Ballots will not be counted until after the polls close on Election Day. 

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Let’s Do This Together: Grundy LaSalle Indivisible | Indivisible McLean County

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 844-2006 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 732-4148 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Macon County Progressives | CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • You may request a Vote By Mail Ballot between June 16th, 2020 and October 29th, 2020.
  • Upon receipt of this request, our office will send a confirmation email to the email address provided. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact our office.
  • We will begin mailing ballots for the November 3rd, 2020 General Election on Thursday, September 24th, 2020. If you do not receive your ballot, please contact the County Clerk’s Office.
  • Call the County Clerk office at 217-424-1333 with any questions concerning voter registration or elections in Macon County.
  • For more information about vote by mail voting, visit www.co.macon.il.us or call 217‐424‐1309.

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Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • Ballots will begin to be mailed on September 24th. All requests received by September 24th will all have their ballot mailed by October 4th. Any request received after September 24th will be mailed within 2 business days.
  • Your ballot must be postmarked by November 3rd or returned to the Election office personally by 7:00 p.m. on November 3rd. 
  • You can call (217) 854-3214 or email [email protected] to contact the Election office.
  • You can visit www.macoupinvotes.com/checkmyballot or call (217) 854-3214 to track your ballot’s delivery and confirm your ballot has been returned to the Election office.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee | CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) | Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • You need to verify your voter registration to get an Application to Vote by Mail. 
  • After we receive your application, a packet with an Official Ballot, Instructions for Voting, certificate envelope, and a return mailing envelope will be mailed to you. 
  • When you get your Vote by Mail ballot packet, follow all instructions on how to vote and return the ballot to the County Clerk’s office. Your ballot must be postmarked by election day and received within 14 days after the election. If you personally deliver to the County Clerk’s office, the ballot must be received no later than Election Day.
  • Vote by Mail ballots results are reported to the public as part of the precinct results after the polls close on Election Day.

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible IL District 15 (Effingham, Salem, Centralia) | Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 548-3400 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 246-6325 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible IL District 15 (Effingham, Salem, Centralia)

 | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 543-6661 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 524-5213 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Call 309-833-4649 with Election/Ballot questions.

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible McLean County | CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • You may get multiple Vote by Mail Application Forms. Political campaigns and other organizations may be sending to certain voters, as well. Just discard any other VBM Application you may receive. 
  • If you apply online, you will get a notification as soon as you apply. 
  • If you sent in your form via mail and do not receive a post card from within 10 days, please call 309.888.4035; or e-mail us at [email protected]. We will mail another Application Form. 
  • There are Checks and Balances in place with our software that will prevent you from receiving more than one ballot.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application.
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 888-5190 or by email at [email protected].
  • Mail-in ballots can be returned directly to the McLean County elections office at 115 E Washington St, Room 102, Bloomington, IL 61702.

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 632-3201 or by email at [email protected]

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford | Indivisible Freeport Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria

Important Facts:

  • VOTING BY MAIL STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS CONCERNED ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 582-7021 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 939-8681 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at  (217) 532-9530 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 243-8581 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 728-4389 or by email at [email protected]
  • To be counted, a ballot must be postmarked on or before November 3, 2020 and arrive in our office by Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford | DeKalb Stands

Important Facts:

  • DUE TO COVID-19, ALL 2020 GENERAL ELECTION VOTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CAST A BALLOT PRIOR TO ELECTION DAY, EITHER BY MAIL OR DURING EARLY VOTING. VOTING BY MAIL IS AN EASY OPTION FOR VOTERS AND YOU CAN REQUEST A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT THROUGH E-MAIL, MAIL OR IN PERSON.
  • You can download the Application, call our office at 815-732-1110, e-mail [email protected] or fax 815-732-3477 and ask for a vote by mail application.
  • After our office receives the completed application we will mail you a ballot beginning September 24, 2020 
  • All Vote by Mail requests received after September 24, 2020 will be mailed within 2 business days.
  • September 24, 2020: Early Voting begins at the Courthouse in Oregon – Mon – Fri ‐ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Contact the Elections Department at 815-732-1110 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions. 

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Let’s Do This Together: Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria | Indivisible Peoria Area | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person.
  • Peoria County Election Commission mailed 69,421 Pink Vote by Mail applications to voters in Peoria County.
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020.
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application.
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at 309 324-2300 or by email at [email protected].
  • If delivered, the ballot must be received by the election authority prior to the polls closing (at 7:00 PM) on Election Day: November 3, 2020.
  • If mailed, postage is paid, and the ballot must be postmarked by Election Day (please note that special rules apply to a voter who has been admitted to a hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center within 14 days of the election; you may contact your election authority for further information if this is your situation).
  • Drop boxes for will be available at the Election Commission office at 4422 N Brandywine Dr Peoria, IL 61614 24 hours a day and at all early voting locations.

Help Needed: Election Personnel (paid positions)

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 357-5116 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 762-9487 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 285-6812 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 683-4466 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 748-9360 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Grundy LaSalle Indivisible

Important Facts:

  • With coronavirus a continuing concern as the 2020 General Election approaches, Putnam County Clerk Daniel S. Kuhn encourages voters to consider voting by mail as a safe, secure, and convenient option to in-person voting.
  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 925-7129 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Randolph County | Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 826-5000 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 392-3111 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Rockford | Indivisible Freeport Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 558-3571 or by email at [email protected].

Help Needed: Election Judges (paid position)

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 253-3028 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Springfield | CU Indivisible | Bend the Arc Champaign-Urbana | Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • This application may be completed and submitted electronically through our website or obtained in person at our office, located in Room 105 of the County Building, 200 S. 9th Street, Springfield, by calling our office at (217) 753-8683 or by printing out the vote by mail application filling it out, signing and then mailing back to the Sangamon County Election Office, 200 S. Ninth Street, Room 105, Springfield, IL 62701.
  • Ballots will not be mailed out until Thursday, September 24th.
  • The Election Office is located in the County Building, 200 S. Ninth Street, Room 105. If you have any questions, please call the office at (217) 753-8683.
  • Early Voting for the November 3, 2020 General Election, begins on Thursday, September 24th and ends on Monday, November 2nd.

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois) 

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 322-4734 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 742-3178 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 774-4421 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee | Indivisible Metro East | Action Metro East

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 825-2380 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 286-5911 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Freeport

Important Facts:

  • All registered voters will receive a POST CARD in the mail from the Stephenson County Clerk’s Elections Office. This POST CARD will serve as a Vote By Mail Application to whomever wants a ballot mailed to them for the General Election, November 3rd, 2020. These POST CARD’s will be mailed out no later than August 1st, 2020 and should be arriving at your residence in the beginning of August.
  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (815) 235-8289 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Counties T-Z

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 477-2264 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 833-5711 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (217) 554-1900 or by email at [email protected].
  • Printed Ballot Applications are suggested because the form provided by the Vermillion County Clerk may present security vulnerabilities.

 

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 262-4561 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Change Peoria | Progressive Peoria

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at 309/734-4612 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible IL District 15 (Effingham, Salem, Centralia) | Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 327-4800 or by email at [email protected]

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 842-5182 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Southeastern Indivisible Illinois

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 382-7211 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Action for a Better Tomorrow Sauk Valley

Important Facts:

  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at 815-772-5189 or by email at [email protected].

Learn More: Election Authority Website

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Let’s Do This Together: Indivisible Shawnee

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (618) 997-1301 or by email at [email protected].

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Let’s Do This Together: Commit to Vote | Indivisible Rockford

Important Facts:

  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at 815-319-4252. 

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Let’s Do This Together: Voices of Reason (Central Illinois)

Important Facts:

  • Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day on November 3, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters, and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, online, or in person. 
  • For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 
  • For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will be mailed within two business days after our office receives the application. 
  • If you do not receive your ballot or have questions, you may contact our office at (309) 467-2822 or by email at [email protected] 

Learn More: Election Authority Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions in any of the following categories:

How to Vote By Mail

Am I eligible to vote by mail?

All registered Illinois voters are eligible to vote by mail. Double check your voter registration online with the State Board of Elections.

Will a ballot automatically be mailed to me?

No. You need to apply to vote by mail. You can apply for a ballot directly from your election authority:

Can I apply online?

Online Applications are encouraged for residents in the Cities of Chicago, Bloomington, Galesburg, and Rockford or the Counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will, Edgar, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Logan, Macoupin, Madison, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Moultrie, Peoria, Putnam, Sangamon, Shelby, St Clair, Tazewell, Union, Whiteside, Winnebago, and Woodford.  

Is an absentee ballot different from vote by mail?

No, absentee and mail-in ballots are the same in Illinois. Only active duty military and their families need to fill out a separate ballot application

Do I have to show up in person somewhere before I’m allowed to vote by mail?

No.

Will I receive my ballot in time?

Apply for your ballot now to make sure it has enough time to arrive in the mail.

For voters who return their applications early, ballots will be mailed out starting on September 24, 2020, and the voter should receive them no later than October 5, 2020. 

For applications received after voting by mail has started on September 24, 2020, the ballots will typically be mailed within two business days after the clerk’s office receives the application.

How early am I allowed to send my completed ballot back?

You may mail your completed ballot back any time after you have filled it out and signed it. Return your ballot as early as possible. If you are going to send your ballot via USPS, do it before October 20, to ensure plenty of time for delivery and processing.

Do I have to pay the postage to return my ballot?

Many jurisdictions provide secure designated drop boxes or allow ballots to be returned in person to the election office. If you return your ballot this way, no postage is required.

Some jurisdictions also provide for prepaid postage or direct USPS to return them regardless of postage. Please confirm this with your local election authority.

Adding additional postage will have no impact on delivery.

Can somebody else return my completed ballot to a dropbox or election authority on my behalf? 

A voter may authorize any person to return their ballot to the election authority, as long as the voter has signed the affidavit on the ballot envelope affirming that authorization was given to deliver the ballot.

Do I receive a confirmation after election officials get my ballot? How do I know it went where it needed to go?

Some jurisdictions offer website tracking or send email confirmations when ballots are returned. Check with your election authority.

Check if your election authority has a dropbox, which allows you to hand deliver your ballot and receive confirmation immediately. 

If I request a mail-in ballot, can I still vote in person on Election Day?

If you change your mind and want to vote in person, bring your incomplete ballot to your polling place and give it to the Election Judge. You can then vote on a regular ballot. 

If you lost your mail ballot or never received it, contact your election authority to report it right away. If necessary, cast a provisional ballot at your regular polling location on election day. 

Frequent Vote by Mail Concerns

Is our mail system secure? Will USPS be able to handle all of the mail in ballots? 

To accommodate mailing times, make a plan, request your ballot early, and return your ballot at least 2 weeks before the election.

Check if your election authority has a dropbox, which is a secure place to return your ballot without putting it in the mail. 

Is my vote really being counted if I vote by mail?

Yes. Returning your ballot early is helpful because it gives election authorities time to process ballots and resolve any problems that would prevent your vote from being counted. By law election authorities must begin signature verification within 2 days of receipt.

Absentee ballots cannot legally be counted until after 7pm on Election Day. However, highly populated jurisdictions like Chicago and Cook County have counting machines and should be able to count all processed ballots relatively quickly.

If you are concerned about your ballot being counted, return your ballot 2 weeks before Election Day.

How are votes counted and tabulated? 

There are some small jurisdictions without scanning machines that do not use the process described below, but for the rest data is ultimately collected and stored on a memory chip in a scanner regardless of the specific voting method. As such, the voting method is far less important than making sure the ballot is filled out correctly and submitted in a timely fashion.

Most election day voters will cast their votes on a paper ballot, which is then fed into a scanner, or will input their data directly into touch-screen ballot marking devices, which create paper ballots that are immediately scanned. In highly populated areas, like Chicago and Cook County, all early voting is done via these touch-screen devices. Most mail-in ballots are also fed into a scanner after they have been received and verified. With the new equipment in Chicago and Cook County, not only is a running total accumulated, but a data record about each ballot is created, and it includes a picture of the ballot.

Specific Scenarios:

Early Voting: Monday night after early voting ends, the scanners and the ballots are taken to the vote counting center.  The ballots are stored securely.  On Tuesday, the chips are extracted from all of the scanners and one at a time are inserted into a computer to read and accumulate the totals from each early voting site.

Mail-in Ballots: As mail-in ballots continue to be returned, they are verified by three election judges, and then scanned using a scanner at the vote counting center.  That process continues, with the mail-in ballot data accumulating on the memory chip in the scanner, until polls close on election night.

Election Day: For votes cast on election day, the scanners in each polling place output paper totals for every race once the polls have closed. These are the preliminary totals that election judges must sign off on and report back to the election office. In some jurisdictions, the election day scanners can be connected via a cellular connection to send a one-way, handshake-encrypted transmission for the sole purpose of providing preliminary results as quickly as possible on election night. There is no Internet connectivity on either end.

The net result is that the unofficial election day totals, early vote totals, and all mail-in vote totals (that have been received and processed by election day) will be tabulated and reported on election night in most parts of the state. Official vote totals, mail-in ballots received/processed after election day, and provisional ballots will be processed over the next several days as needed until the winners can be determined.

So, it really doesn’t matter whether you vote in-person on election day, early vote, or mail-in your vote. The key is to make sure your vote is returned prior to election day and thereby reduce the number of outstanding votes that may delay the final outcome determination.

Does voting by mail increase vote fraud? 

No. In a recent report titled “The False Narrative of Vote-by-Mail Fraud,” the well-respected Brennan Center for Justice rebutted claims that mail voting is subject to abuse. “Despite [the] dramatic increase in mail voting over time, fraud rates remain infinitesimally small. None of the five states that hold their elections primarily by mail has had any voter fraud scandals since making that change.” The New York Times editorial board said “states that use vote-by-mail have encountered essentially zero fraud.”

The Brennan Center report suggested seven tools to guard against mail vote fraud. Illinois already utilizes several of those tools including verifying the voter’s signatures, bar-coding ballots, tracing mail ballots through email, and harsh penalties for vote fraud. Several others can and should be adopted.

Virtually all the opposition to increased mail voting comes from the right-wing Heritage Foundation and President Trump. FactCheck.org looked at Trump’s claims and found them false:

“There is no evidence to back up Trump’s blanket claim that ‘mailed ballots are corrupt.’ Voting experts say the president is exaggerating when he says mail ballots are ‘fraudulent in many cases.’”

The Heritage Foundation’s database shows 16 convictions for mail ballot fraud in Illinois over a 14-year period, an average of about one per year.

Spreading the Word

I confirmed my voter registration and applied to vote by mail. What else can I do?

Encourage your friends and family to check their registration, apply to vote by mail, and have a plan to vote early. Use the Indivisible Resources page and social media toolkit for ideas on how to spread the word. 

Select your jurisdiction to explore paid jobs on election day or volunteer opportunities in your local community:

Join your local Indivisible chapter to advocate for local issues. 

Sign up with the Illinois Indivisible Vote By Mail Task Force to phone bank, lobby, write letters to the editor and advocate with Indivisible IL in support of expanding access to voting during the COVID19 outbreak and educating voters about newly passed legislation. 

Join ILVOTE to become deputy voter registrars through your election authority, increase voter awareness and promote voter turnout for every election at the federal, state and local levels.

Check out our Community Art Project to spread the word about Voting by Mail.

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