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

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

• IL Senate 19th District: Democrat Michael Hastings vs. Republican Samantha Jean Gasca

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.

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

Mokena residents who want 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 Mokena Village Hall, 11004 Carpenter St.

• Oct. 21–25: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Oct. 28–Nov. 1: 8:30 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.