Voting In Yorkville: Everything You Need To Know

Yorkville IL

03 November, 2020

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YORKVILLE, IL — Polls on Election Day are open until 7 p.m. Registered Yorkville voters can only vote in their home precinct on Election Day, according to the Kendall County Clerk's Office. However, residents who aren't registered to vote can register and vote on Election Day through same-day registration and voting. Find your assigned polling place with the Kendall County Election Reporting Console. Take a moment now to check your status. Vote411.org, a clearinghouse of election-related information from the League of Women Voters, has a handy look-up tool that lets you verify your voter registration in seconds. Get all the forms and facts you need here. Voter registration Not sure if you're already registered to vote? You can find out here. Voter Registration 2020 In Illinois: 5 Things To Know The basics Election date: Nov. 3Registration deadline(s): Nov. 3 (in person)Same-day registration: YesAbsentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (postmarked); Nov. 17 (received); the ballot needs to be postmarked by election day and must be in the clerk's office within two weeks after the election. It can't be dropped off at a precinct on Nov. 3. Related: Kendall County Ballot Drop Box Location For November ElectionEarly Voting In Oswego Starts Oct. 12: See Where To VoteUnderwood, Oberweis To Take Part In Online Candidate ForumJim Oberweis Answers Patch Candidate Survey Local races include the race for a spot in Illinois's 14th District in the U.S. House of Representatives between Jim Oberweis (Republican) and Rep. Lauren Underwood (Incumbent) (Democratic). Voting in person If you've voted in Illinois before, you don't need to provide ID to voteYou may need an ID if:You registered to vote by mail and did not provide IDAn election judge challenges your right to vote.If you are also registering to vote or changing your registration address on the day that you votePoll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are already in line to vote when the polls close, you still have the right to cast your ballotWhere to vote: Find your polling place here (you can also find this and a sample ballot on your county clerk's website).Staying safe: Aside from wearing a mask and staying 6 feet away from other voters, you can also minimize risk by voting early to avoid long lines to vote. You Can Vote Safely In Person Despite Coronavirus. Here's How. What and who are on the ballot? Fair tax amendment: This "yes or no" ballot initiative will ask voters to approve a change to the state constitution that will allow lawmakers to set a graduated income tax rather than the flat tax that currently exits.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.U.S. Senate: Incumbent Democrat Dick Durban 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.See above for local races. RELATED: Your Guide To Voting In IllinoisIllinois Voters Asked To Decide 'Fair Tax': What You Need To Know Want more election news and information about Yorkville? Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. More: Illinois Election 2020