Aurora Voter Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

AURORA, IL — The general election isn’t until Nov. 5, but early voting started in Illinois on Sept. 26 — and residents can already request a ballot to vote by mail.

The hottest race on the ballot is the presidential election, pitting Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald J. Trump.

Races to watch in Aurora

Congress

In the 11th District, incumbent Democrat Bill Foster faces Republican challenger Jerry Evans.

In the 14th District, incumbent Democrat Lauren Underwood faces off against Republican challenger Jim Marter, chairman of the Kendall County Republican Party.

State Senate

In the 25th District, incumbent Democrat Karina Villa faces Republican challenger Heather Brown.

State Representative

In the 50th District, incumbent Democrat Barbara Hernandez faces Republican challenger Teresa L. Alexander.

In the 84th Distirct, Democrat Stephanie Kifowit is unopposed.

Kane County races

• Kane County Circuit Clerk: Incumbent Democrat Theresa E. Barreiro faces Republican challenger Anthony L. Catella.
• Kane County Auditor: Incumbent Democrat Penny Wegman faces Republican challenger Gretchen Butler.
• Kane County Coroner: Incumbent Republican L. Robert (Rob) Russell faces Democrat challenger Monica Silva.
• Kane County Recorder: Incumbent Republican Sandy Wegman faces Democrat challenger Marisela Villegas.
• Kane County State's Attorney: Incumbent Democrat Jamie Mosser faces Republican challenger Andrew Sosnowski.

DuPage County races

• DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk: Incumbent Democrat Candice Adams faces Republican Jeremy "Jaye" Wang.
• DuPage County Auditor: Incumbent Democrat William "Bill" White faces Republican Bob Grogan.
• DuPage County Coroner: Democrat Judith Lukas is challenging incumbent Republican Richard Jorgensen.
• DuPage County Recorder: Democrat Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin is facing Republican Nicole Prater.

DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin is running unopposed.

Referenda

All Illinois voters will also face three statewide advisory questions: IL Ballot Measures Take Aim At Property Tax Relief, In Vitro Benefits

Registering to vote

Not sure if you’re registered to vote, or need to change your address? You can find out here.

If you’re not registered, you have until Oct. 8 to register by mail and Oct. 20 to register to vote online. You can also register in person on Election Day.

To register by mail, download and print the Illinois Voter Registration Application and send the completed form to your county clerk or Board of Election commissioner.

If you want to register in person, you can do so at driver’s license facilities, your county clerk’s office, city or village offices, township offices or public libraries.

If you register to vote in person, you’ll need two forms of ID, and at least one must show your current address.

Early voting

Aurora-area voters who want to cast their ballots early can do so at:

• Kane County Clerk’s Office, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. B in Geneva - early voting already underway
• Aurora Satellite Office, 5 E. Downer Pl., Suite F - early voting already under way

View a full list of Kane County early voting locations and dates here. View the full list of DuPage County early voting locations here.

Voting by mail

Illinois voters can already file an application to vote by mail, and you can find vote by mail applications on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

If you’re making your request by mail, the Illinois Election Authority must receive it by Oct. 31.
You can also request a mail-in ballot online on your county clerk’s website: Kane County, DuPage County.

If you’ve already requested your mail-in ballot, you should receive it around the time early voting starts.

Once you receive your vote by mail ballot, it must be completed and postmarked by Election Day — Nov. 5.

Election Day

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you are already in line to vote when the polls close, you can still vote — so don't leave!

If you don't know your polling place, find it here.