Village Encourages Early Voting

Press release from the Village of Western Springs:

Vote early in the 2020 election:

The Cook County Clerk's Office has provided a list of early voting locations at https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/service/early-voting-locations

Previously issued information:

Make sure you are registered to vote, and request a ballot for the General Election on November 3.

For information about voting in Illinois, visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

Register to vote directly online, and request a ballot by mail or online. You can also check your current registration status online. Requests to vote by mail are being processed until October 29.

Due to COVID-19 all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. The Cook County Clerk’s office has confirmed a number of secure drop boxes that are available, for those who wish to deliver their ballots directly to the Clerk’s Office.

Important Election Dates

September 24 Mail-in ballots sent to voters whose applications were approvedOctober 6 Last day for in-person voter registration with deputy registrars and election officials

October 7 Grace period registration and voting begins at designated locationsOctober 18 Last day for online voter registrationOctober 19 First day for early votingOctober 29 Last day to apply for a mail-in ballotNovember 2 Last day for early votingNovember 3 Election Day: last day mail-in ballots postmarked

For additional voter resources, visit: https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/elections

Questions? Contact the Illinois State Board of Elections at 312-814-6440.

This press release was produced by the Village of Western Springs. The views expressed are the author's own.