Voting In Glenview: Everything You Need To Know

Glenview IL

03 November, 2020

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GLENVIEW, IL — Election Day is here. The polls in Suburban Cook County are open until 7 p.m. Election officials say that if you're in line by 7, you will be able to vote no matter how long the line is. If you haven't registered to vote, you can only do so in-person. With early voting and voting-by-mail numbers expected to reach record levels, many residents are indicating that they're very interested in today's election. Since August, more than 50 mail ballot drop boxes were installed around Cook County for those anxious about sending their ballots in via the U.S. Postal Service. One of these drop boxes is available at Glenview Village Hall, 2500 East Lake Ave. Jan Schakowsky Vs. Sargis Sangari: 9th Congressional District In addition to voting on president, some state and local races, voters are being asked to vote on an Illinois Allow for Graduated Income Tax Amendment. A "yes" vote supports repealing the state's constitutional requirement that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and instead allow the state to enact legislation for a graduated income tax.A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, thus continuing to require that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and prohibit a graduated income tax. Illinois 'Fair Tax' Amendment: Voters Decide Voting Hours Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2020. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote. Where To Vote Early voting ended Monday, so if you intend to vote on Election Day, you have to go to your regular polling place. Suburban Cook County residents can find a sample ballot and assigned polling location on Your Voter Information available on the Cook County Clerk website. Coronavirus Life: You Can Vote Safely In Person Despite Coronavirus. Here's How. Same-Day Registration If you missed the voter registration deadline or grace period registration, you can take advantage of same-day registration and then cast your ballot on Election Day at your home precinct only. Find your polling location on the Cook County Clerk's Your Voter Information tool. You must bring two pieces of identification, one with your current address. Acceptable forms of identification include a U.S. passport, military ID, school/college/ work ID, driver's license or state ID. First-class mail addressed to a voter may also be used as ID, such as a bill, transcript or report card from school; bank statement, pay stub or pension statement; utility, medical or insurance bill or piece of official mail from any government agency. Mail-In Ballots If you requested a mail-in ballot it must be postmarked on Nov. 3, 2020 in order to be counted. Take it the post office or drop it off in the secure drop box at any location that was used for early voting — find an early voting location where secure drop boxes will be available on Election Day.Voters who applied for their mail ballot online should have received an email at the time their mail ballot was sent to them, as well as an email notifying them when the completed ballot has been received back from the voter, according to the CCCO. Drop boxes for mail ballots were available beginning Oct. 9 at 69 West Washington St. in Chicago, as well as the five regional courthouses in suburban Cook County located in Rolling Meadows, Skokie, Maywood, Bridgeview and Markham. Drop boxes will be available at the remaining early voting sites beginning Oct. 19. To find out more about how to vote by mail, visit here. Presidential race: While the ballot contains candidates from the Green party, Party for Socialism and Liberation, American Solidarity party and Libertarian party, it comes down to President Donald Trump/Vice President Mike Pence vs. Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden/U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris. Check out White House Patch for the latest coverage on the election. And, while she might not be leading in the polls, this year's Libertarian candidate, Jo Jorgensen, is a Lake County native. You can read more about her here: Lake Co. Native Is Libertarian Party's Presidential Pick and follow her on Twitter. Trump vs. Biden: How Will Illinois Vote? U.S. Senate: Incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin faces off against Republican Mark C. Curran Jr., Willie Wilson (of the Willie Wilson Party), Green party candidate David F. Black and Libertarian Danny Malouf. Check out our Illinois elections page for more races to watch an delection-related updates as we near Election Day. Related: Illinois Mail-In Voting: How To Get A Ballot, Drop Box LocationsGlenview Installing Ballot Drop Box For November Election