Upcoming Opportunity For Voting

The next opportunity to have a say in government is March 20 when the Illinois General Primary Election takes place.

In order to participate in this important event, voters must be registered to vote. County Clerk Katherine C. Schultz explains that a state law allows a “Grace Period” for voter registration. It began February 22 and will continue through March 13 for the March 20 General Primary Election.

Individuals may register in person during normal office hours at the clerk’s office, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Room 107, Woodstock.

However, people who register to vote during this period must vote in the County Clerk’s Office at the time they register. People who register during the “grace period” are not eligible to vote at their precinct polling place on March 20^th.

The official deadline to register to vote was February 21^st.

To be eligible to vote, a person must be a US citizen, 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of the precinct for at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Two (2) forms of ID are necessary both with their name and one (1) with their current address.

For more information about grace period registration, contact the County Clerk’s office at 815-334-4242.