Batavia Voter Guide: What To Know Before Tuesday's General Election

BATAVIA, IL — The general election on Nov. 5 is quickly approaching, with the hottest race on the ballot is the presidential election, pitting Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald J. Trump.

Here's an overlook of what you need to know before Tuesday's election.

Races to watch in Batavia

Congress

In the 8th District, incumbent Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi faces Republican challenger Mark Rice.

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

State Senate

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

State Representative

In the 49th District, incumbent Democrat Maura Hirschauer faces Republican challenger Hannah Billingsley.

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

In the 83rd District, Democrat Matt Hanson is running 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 can register in person on Election Day. The deadline to register by mail or online has passed.

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. You’ll need two forms of ID, and at least one must show your current address.

Early voting

Batavia-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
• Aurora Satellite Office, 5 E. Downer Place, Suite F
• City of Batavia, 100 N. Island Ave.

To vote by mail, the Illinois Election Authority must have received an application by Oct. 31. 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.