Mokena Voter Guide 2020

Mokena IL

16 October, 2020

12:59 PM

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FRANKFORT, IL — With early voting and voting-by-mail numbers expected to reach record levels, many residents are indicating that they're very interested in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Early voting has already started at the Will County Clerk's Office in Joliet, and it will start Oct. 19 at Mokena Village Hall, 11004 Carpenter St. According to the Will County Clerk's Office, early voting hours for Mokena Village Hall will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. This early voting site serves village residents only. In addition to voting on president, some state and local races, voters are being asked to vote on the 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. Will County races include: Chief Executive Officer: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant or Nick FicarelloCircuit Clerk: Andrea Lynn Chasteen or Anthony GranataCoroner: Laurie Summers or James PiacentiniCounty Auditor: Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn or James BuiterRecorder of Deeds: Karen Stukel or Gretchn FritzState's Attorney: James GlasgowWill County Board Member District 12 (vote for two): Erin Moncek, Joanne Hamilton-Gunkel, Tom Weigel or Frankie Pretzel Mokena voters will not see any local referendum questions this election. To find out more about how to vote by mail, visit here. Related: Illinois Mail-In Voting: How To Get A Ballot, Drop Box Locations