Manhattan Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

MANHATTAN, IL — The general election isn’t until Nov. 5, but early voting begins soon in Illinois — and Manhattan 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 Manhattan:

• IL Senate 40th Legislative District: Democrat Patrick Joyce (incumbent), vs. Republican Philip Nagel
• 1st Congressional District: Democrat Jonathan Jackson (incumbent) vs. Republican Marcus Lewis
• 80th Representative District: Democrat Anthony DeLuca (incumbent) vs. Republican Adam Beaty

Will County races to watch:

• Will County Coroner: Democrat incumbent Laurie Summers versus Republican challenger Robert Enright.
• Will County Auditor: Democrat incumbent Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn versus Republican challenger James Robert Buiter.
• Will County Executive: Democrat incumbent Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant against Republican challenger Charles "Chuck" Maher.
• Will County Circuit Clerk: Democrat incumbent Andrea Lynn Chasteen against Republican challenger Diane Harris
• Will County Clerk: Democrat challenger Michelle Stiff versus Republican challenger Annette Parker.

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow is running unopposed.

Find a complete list of races and candidates on the Will County Clerk's website.

Early voting

Manhattan residents wanting to cast their ballots early, can do so starting Sept. 26 at the Will County Clerk's Office, 302 N. Chicago St., in Joliet.

Beginning Oct. 21, early voting is also available Monday through Friday at Manhattan Village Hall, 260 Market Place.

• Oct. 21–25: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Oct. 28–Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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.