Voting In Oak Lawn: Everything You Need To Know

Oak Lawn IL

03 November, 2020

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OAK LAWN, IL — The most talked about day of the year — Nov. 3, 2020 — is finally here. Early voting totals from the Cook County Clerk show that 9,197 people have cast their votes early at Oak Lawn Village Hall. If you put off voting early or if you're a traditionalist who enjoys the excitement of voting in person on Election Day, you'll need to vote at your assigned polling place. We don't know if the lines will be long at the polls but wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to wait in line. Many supporters of President Trump have expressed their intentions to vote on the actual Election Day. >>> You can return to Patch on Election Night for results. "Can I still register to vote?" "Where is my polling place?" Patch has compiled helpful links and info for the upcoming Illinois presidential election on Nov. 3, 2020. What Time Are Polls Open? 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. 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. A voter who needs ID, but who cannot present ID, may cast a Provisional Ballot on Election Day. In order for that Provisional Ballot to be counted, the voter must present ID within 7 days of the election to the Cook County Clerk's office, 69 W. Washington St., Suite 500, Chicago. 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, in this case, Oak Lawn Village Hall, 9446 S. Raymond Ave., or find an early voting location where secure drop boxes will be available on Election Day. PLEASE NOTE: Mail-in ballot drop boxes will NOT be at regular polling places. If you requested a mail-in ballot but never received it, you can vote at your home precinct and sign an affidavit station you did not receive your ballot. Graduated Income Tax 'Fair Tax' Amendment In addition to voting on president, some state and local races, voters are also 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. Problems, Shenanigans At The Polls Report polling problems and other shenanigans to the Cook County Clerk Election Day legal hotline at (312) 603-0236 or the Cook County State's Attorney at (312) 603-7960. Then let Patch know. Cook County Judges Voters are permitted to bring newspaper endorsements, printouts, sample ballots and smart phones to view judicial evaluations into the voting booth. VoteForJudges.org offers non-partisan information on all the judicial candidates from 13 bar associations. Who's on my ballot? Presidential Candidates - 4-year term Donald J. Trump and Michael R. Pence - Republican Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris - Democrat Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker - Green Party Gloria La Riva and Leonard Peltier - Socialism and Liberation Party Brian Carroll and Amar Patel - American Solidarity Party Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy 'Spike' Cohen - Libertarian U.S. Senate - 6 year term Richard J. Durbin - DemocratMark Curran - Republican Willie L. Wilson - Willie Wilson Party David F. Black - Green Party Danny Malouf - Libertarian U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District Bobby Rush - Democrat Philanise White - Republican U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District Marie Newman - Democrat Mike Fricilone - Republican Cook County State's Attorney - 4-year term Kim Foxx - Democrat Pat O'Brien - Republican Brian Dennehy - Libertarian Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Y. Martinez - Democratic Barbara Bellar - Republican Commissioner, Cook County Board of Review State Representatives State Senators Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Judges Want more election news and information about your town? Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.