Plainfield Voter Guide 2020

Plainfield IL

27 October, 2020

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PLAINFIELD, 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. Several mail-in voting drop boxes have been installed around Will County, including one at Plainfield Library. The drop box will be located inside the library, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed Sunday. The newly purchased white metal boxes will be clearly marked for voters, a release states. The boxes will be emptied on a daily basis by trained election representatives. All ballots will be immediately transported to the Will County Clerk's Office. Early voting in Illinois began last month, although early voting in-person in Plainfield began on Oct. 19. 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. Illinois Voters Asked To Decide 'Fair Tax': What You Need To Know » 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 Glasgow 7 Vote-By-Mail Ballot Boxes In Will Co. To Remain Closed Nov. 3 Plainfield voters don't have any local referendum questions on the ballot this election. To find out more, visit here. Related: Illinois Mail-In Voting: How To Get A Ballot, Drop Box Locations