Downers Grove Voter Guide For 2024 General Election

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The general election is Nov. 5, but early voting had been underway in Illinois since Sept. 26.

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

Voters in Downers Grove will have to weigh in on some local issues as well.

Races to watch in Downers Grove

Downers Grove voters will encounter a referendum question on their ballots regarding an ordinance that permits video gaming within the village. Below is how the question will appear on the ballot.

Shall the Village of Downers Grove permit video gaming only for establishments holding (i) restaurant liquor licenses and located outside of the Downtown and (ii) club and recreational facilities liquor licenses, with restrictions placed on the number of licenses, the number of terminals, terminal configuration, terminal visibility, establishment proximity to churches ad schools, and with no allowance whatsoever for video gaming cafes, in the Village of Downers Grove, County of DuPage, State of Illinois?

Village officials approved the ordinance in late 2023, which, if favored by voters, the amended ordinance would take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

U.S. Congressional Races

In Illinois's 6th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Sean Casten will defend his seat against Republican challenger Niki Conforti.

The state's 11th Congressional District will see Rep. Bill Foster challenged by Republican candidate Jerry Evans and write-in candidate Anna Schiefelbein, an Independent.

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 already registered, you can register on Election Day.

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. Before heading out, check to where to register to vote in person on Election Day.

Voters who do register in person, will need two forms of ID, and at least one that shows their current address.

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.