SPECIMEN BALLOT FOR GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 This Specimen Ballot is provided for the benefit of Grundy County voters, to assist in the selection of candidates and may be taken to the polls on election day. BE SURE TO TAKE IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE THE VOTING BOOTH!
THE POLLS SHALL BE OPEN CONTINUOUSLY FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. Certified for Publication By Election Authority
GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK
AM I REGISTERED? WHERE DO I VOTE? Verify your voter registration status, learn your districts, view your sample ballot and find your Election Day polling place all under: ‘Election Information’ on our website at www.grundyco.org. The last day to register to vote or make any changes to your registration is Oct. 6th. If you miss this deadline, you may be eligible for Grace Period Registration.
GRACE PERIOD REGISTRATION & VOTING:
Beginning Oct. 7th through Election Day, Nov. 3rd - Individuals who have lived in their precinct for at least 30 days, may register to vote or update their voter registration address and/or change of name at the County Clerk’s Office or their Polling Place on Election Day. Two forms of ID are required – one that shows current address and name, the other also showing current name. NOTICE: WHEN REGISTERING DURING GRACE PERIOD, YOU MUST CAST YOUR BALLOT AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. TO FIND OUR IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER AT YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS, CLICK ON ‘ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER?’ UNDER ‘ELECTION INFORMATION’ ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.grundyco.org, OR CALL THE CLERK’S OFFICE AT 815-941-3222, #1.
DON’T WAIT – BE PREPARED AND PLAN TO VOTE NOW!! NOT ALL CANDIDATES IN THIS SPECIMEN WILL APPEAR ON EACH BALLOT.
Early Voting Available at: Office of the County Clerk 111 E. Washington St., Morris
TO DETERMINE YOUR VOTING PRECINCT, POLLING PLACE AND THE VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN WHICH YOU ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE, PLEASE REFER TO YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION CARD.
Monday – Friday, Sept. 24th - Nov. 2nd 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early Voting Available at: Additional Early Voting hours: Sat. Oct 3rd – 8:00 a.m. to Noon Office the Tues. Oct. 6th of – 8:30 a.m.County to 7:00 p.m. Clerk Thurs. Oct.E. 8thWashington – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 111 St., Morris Sat. Oct. 10th – 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Sun. Oct. 11th – 8:00 a.m. to Noon Tues. Oct. 13th – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EARLY VOTING dates and times: Thurs. Oct. 15th – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. th st Sat. Oct. 17th-‐ -F8:00 a.m.Oto Monday riday, n 1:00 or bp.m. efore March 19 – April 1 , Sun. Oct. 18th – 8:00 a.m. to Noon 8:30 a.m. .m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues. Oct. 20th-‐ –4:00 8:30 pa.m. Thurs. Oct. 22nd – 8:30Early a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Additional Voting hours: Sat. Oct. 24th - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thurs., March -‐ 8to :30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 25th – 8:0028 a.m. Noon Tues. Oct. 27th –38:30 7:00to p.m. Sat. March 0 -‐ 8a.m. :00 to a.m. Noon Thurs. Oct. 29th – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sat. Oct. 31st - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Questions or concerns? Please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 815-941-3222, or email us at:
elections@grundyco.org
(Face Masks required and NO CELLPHONES allowed in Courthouse) Page 2
POLLING PLACES
GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2020 PRECINCT NAME AUX SABLE 01 AUX SABLE 07 AUX SABLE 02 AUX SABLE 06 AUX SABLE 03 AUX SABLE 04 AUX SABLE 05 BRACEVILLE 01 BRACEVILLE 03 BRACEVILLE 04 BRACEVILLE 02 ERIENNA 01 ERIENNA 02 NETTLE CREEK 01 FELIX 01 FELIX 04 FELIX 02 FELIX 03 GARFIELD 01 GOODFARM 01 GOOSE LAKE 01 GOOSE LAKE 02 GREENFIELD 01 HIGHLAND 01 MAINE 01 MAZON 01 MORRIS 01 MORRIS 02 MORRIS 03 MORRIS 04 MORRIS 05 NORMAN 01 SARATOGA 01** SARATOGA 02 SARATOGA 05 SARATOGA 03 SARATOGA 04 VIENNA 01 WAUPONSEE 01 WAUPONSEE 02
LOCATION Minooka Village Hall - 121 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (Board Meeting Room) Aux Sable Township Hall - 6155 US Rt. 6, Morris, IL 60450 (Blue Pole Bldg.) Minooka Fire Station #1 - 7901 E. Minooka Road, Minooka, IL 60447 (Meeting/Classroom) Lakewood Trails Clubhouse - 401 Misty Creek Drive, Minooka, IL 60447 Coal City Lions Hall - 460 S. Illinois Street, Coal City, IL 60416 Braceville Township Hall - 7900 Braceville Rd., Braceville, IL 60407 Morris Country Club - 2615 W. Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 (Old Dining Room) New Hope Church - 80 N. Garfield Street, Coal City, IL 60416 (Fellowship Hall) Felix Township Hall - 6525 E. Whitetie Road, Coal City, IL 60416 Diamond Village Hall - 1750 E. Division Street, Diamond, IL 60416 (Meeting Room) Gardner American Legion - 420 Industry Ave., Gardner, IL 60424 Goodfarm Township Hall - 10 E. Goodfarm Road, Dwight, IL 60420 Goose Lake Township Hall - 2990 E. Pine Bluff Road, Morris, IL 60450 South Wilmington Village Hall - 380 Lake Street, South Wilmington, IL 60474 KMTC Community Center - 219 Main Street, Kinsman, IL 60437 Coal City Unit Dist. #1 Admin. Bldg. - 550 S. Carbon Hill Road, Coal City, IL 60416 (Board Room) Mazon Township Hall - 703 Park Street, Mazon, IL 60444 Morris City Hall - 700 N. Division Street, Morris, IL 60450 (Meeting Room) Grundy County Administration Bldg. - 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450 (Meeting Room) Norman Township Hall - 1535 N. Gonnam & Dupont Roads, Morris, IL 60450 ** Saratoga 1 Polling Place will be moved temporarily to the Grundy County Courthouse (Lobby) 111 E. Washington St., Morris, due to COVID-19. Saratoga Township Hall - 9080 N. Route 47, Morris, IL 60450 Peace Lutheran Church - 101 Candlelight Lane, Morris, IL 60450 Morris Fire Station #2 - 2301 Ashton Road, Morris, IL 60450 (Meeting Room) Vienna Township Hall - 501 N. Division St., Verona, IL 60479 First Christian Church - 455 W. Southmor Road, Morris, IL 60450 (Gymnasium)
IMPORTANT!
GRUNDY COUNTY ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED VOTERS Please be advised the following voting aids are available to assist elderly and handicapped voters in the General Election on NOVEMBER 3, 2020. MAGNIFIERS & SIGNATURE TEMPLATES
To assist voters who have visual problems.
HANDICAPPED VOTING BOOTHS
For voters who must vote from a seated position.
BALLOT BUZZERS
To allow voters to summon Election Judges to help them enter some of the polling places.
VOTING ASSISTANCE
Handicapped and Elderly voters requiring help may be assisted by a friend, relative or by the Election Judges.
CURBSIDE VOTING
Available for voters who are physically unable to enter the polling place. Call the Grundy County Clerk’s Office prior to Election Day at 815-941-3222 for information.
VOTE BY MAIL
Voters who wish to cast a vote by mail ballot may complete an online application at www.grundyco.org,
or contact the County Clerk’s office at (815) 941-3222.
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SPECIMEN BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Kay T. Olson, Grundy County Clerk & Recorder
Judge's Initials ____________
GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
FEDERAL
"NOTICE
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for one)
THE FAILURE TO VOTE THIS BALLOT MAY BE THE EQUIVALENT OF A NEGATIVE VOTE, BECAUSE A CONVENTION SHALL BE CALLED OR THE AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IF APPROVED BY EITHER THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE VOTING ON THE QUESTION OR A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING IN THE ELECTION. (THIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A DIRECTION THAT YOUR VOTE IS REQUIRED TO BE CAST EITHER IN FAVOR OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSITION HEREIN CONTAINED.)
MARK C. CURRAN JR. REPUBLICAN RICHARD J. DURBIN DEMOCRATIC WILLIE L. WILSON WILLIE WILSON PARTY DAVID F. BLACK GREEN DANNY MALOUF LIBERTARIAN
WHETHER YOU VOTE THIS BALLOT OR NOT YOU MUST RETURN IT TO THE ELECTION JUDGE WHEN YOU LEAVE THE VOTING BOOTH".
Write-in ______________________________________________________
CONSTITUTION BALLOT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION
CONGRESSIONAL
Explanation of Amendment
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for one)
The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the "flat tax," that requires all taxes on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower income tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution.
ADAM KINZINGER REPUBLICAN DANI BRZOZOWSKI DEMOCRATIC Write-in ______________________________________________________
LEGISLATIVE
FOR STATE SENATOR FORTIETH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)
For the proposed amendment of Section 3 of Article IX of the Illinois Constitution.
ERIC M. WALLACE REPUBLICAN PATRICK J. JOYCE DEMOCRATIC
YES NO
REPRESENTATIVE
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)
FEDERAL
FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (Vote for one)
DAVID ALLEN WELTER REPUBLICAN No Candidate DEMOCRATIC
(DONALD J. TRUMP (MICHAEL R. PENCE REPUBLICAN
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SEVENTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT (Vote for one)
(JOSEPH R. BIDEN (KAMALA D. HARRIS DEMOCRATIC (HOWIE HAWKINS (ANGELA WALKER GREEN
JACKIE HAAS REPUBLICAN CHARLENE EADS DEMOCRATIC
(GLORIA LA RIVA (LEONARD PELTIER PARTY FOR SOCIALISM AND LIBERATION (BRIAN CARROLL (AMAR PATEL AMERICAN SOLIDARITY PARTY
COUNTY
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK (Vote for one) CORRI TROTTER REPUBLICAN No Candidate DEMOCRATIC
(JO JORGENSEN (JEREMY "SPIKE" COHEN LIBERTARIAN
FOR STATE'S ATTORNEY (Vote for one)
Write-in ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
JASON HELLAND REPUBLICAN JEFF BROWN DEMOCRATIC
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JUDICIAL RETENTION "Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole question is whether each Judge shall be retained in his present office."
COUNTY
FOR CORONER (Vote for one) JOHN WILLIAM CALLAHAN REPUBLICAN No Candidate DEMOCRATIC
SHALL EUGENE P. "GENE" DAUGHERITY be retained in office as JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ?
COUNTY BOARD
FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT ONE (Vote for not more than three)
YES NO
DONALD HANSEN REPUBLICAN DAVID VALDIVIA REPUBLICAN ELLEN C. HANSON REPUBLICAN MICHAEL A. LEONE, JR. DEMOCRATIC CODY MULAC DEMOCRATIC
SHALL JOSEPH P. HETTEL be retained in office as JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ?
YES NO
FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT TWO (Vote for not more than three)
PROPOSITIONS COUNTY
JOSHUA S. HARRIS REPUBLICAN DEBRA JO KINSELLA REPUBLICAN ERIC RASMUSSON REPUBLICAN MICHAEL LUTZ DEMOCRATIC
Shall Grundy County authorities assist the federal government when they are engaged in immigration-related enforcement activities?
YES NO
FOR MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT THREE (Vote for not more than three)
Shall Grundy County oppose the passage of any bill where the Illinois General Assembly desires to restrict the individual right of United States citizens as protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution?
HAROLD VOTA REPUBLICAN CALEB COUNTERMAN REPUBLICAN ANN GILL DEMOCRATIC JIM RYAN DEMOCRATIC JOHN SPROULL DEMOCRATIC
YES NO Do you support an amendment to the Illinois Constitution to create an independent commission to draw fair legislative lines? YES NO
JUDICIAL
FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY (To fill the vacancy of the Hon. Robert C. Marsaglia) (Vote for one)
ERIENNA TOWNSHIP
Shall the Road District of the Township of Erienna be abolished with all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities being assumed by the Township of Erienna?
No Candidate REPUBLICAN SHELDON R. SOBOL DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL RETENTION "Vote on the Proposition with respect to all or any of the Judges listed on this ballot. No Judge listed is running against any other Judge. The sole question is whether each Judge shall be retained in his present office."
YES NO
SHALL TOM L. KILBRIDE be retained in office as JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT?
YES NO SHALL MARY W. McDADE be retained in office as JUDGE OF THE APPELLATE COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ?
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VOTE BY MAIL SAFE No excuse is needed to VoteIS byA Mail, anyone can vote!
AND SECURE WAY TO VOTE.
No
Request to Vote by Mail in one easy step: Simply call the Clerk’s Office at 815-941-3222, or go to ‘Election Information’ on our website at www.grundyco.org. excuse is to needed, can apply to vote by mail! Last day request anyone a ballot by mail is March 28th, 2019.
Request to Vote by Mail in one easy step: Simply complete the online Vote by Mail Application on our website at www.grundyco.org, or call the Clerk’s Office at 815-941-3222, #1. The last day to request a ballot by mail is October 29th, but due to expected high volume for this election, voters are encouraged to request a mail ballot by October 22nd. Vote by Mail ballots may be returned via US Postal Service, may be hand delivered to the County Clerk’s Office, or may be deposited in the Official Ballot Drop Box located near the West entrance to the Grundy County Courthouse, on Liberty St. Page 6
Your Voter Registration Card lists your Township, Precinct, Polling
Place and the units of government for which you are entitled to vote.
You are not required by Illinois law to present your Voter Registration Card
in order to vote on Election Day.
Your Voter Card is also a valid form of I.D.
PRECINCT DISTRICTS
POLLING PLACE
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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
Grundy County Polling Places (cont.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the County of Grundy, a General Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES UNITED STATES SENATOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS – 16TH Congressional District STATE SENATORS – 40TH Legislative District REPRESENTATIVE IN THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY – 75TH & 79TH Representative Districts CIRCUIT CLERK STATE’S ATTORNEY CORONER COUNTY BOARD DISTRICTS 1, 2, & 3 CIRCUIT JUDGE – 13 TH Judicial District JUDICIAL RETENTION – SUPREME COURT – 3RD JUDICIAL – APPELLATE COURT – 3 RD JUDICIAL – CIRCUIT COURT – 13 TH JUDICIAL
BRACEVILLE 01 BRACEVILLE 03 BRACEVILLE 04
COAL CITY LIONS HALL 460 S ILLINOIS ST COAL CITY IL 60416
BRACEVILLE 02
BRACEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 7900 BRACEVILLE RD BRACEVILLE IL 60407
ERIENNA 1 ERIENNA 2 NETTLE CREEK 01
NOTICE OF ELECTION
FELIX 01 FELIX 04
NEW HOPE CHURCH (FELLOWSHIP HALL) 80 N GARFIELD COAL CITY IL 60416
FELIX 02
FELIX TOWNSHIP HALL 6525 E WHITETIE RD COAL CITY IL 60416
FELIX 03
DIAMOND VILLAGE HALL (MEETING ROOM) 1750 E DIVISION ST DIAMOND IL 60416
GARFIELD 01
GARDNER AMERICAN LEGION 426 INDUSTRY AVE GARDNER IL 60424
GOODFARM 01
GOODFARM TOWNSHIP HALL 10 E GOODFARM RD DWIGHT IL 60420
GOOSE LAKE 01 GOOSE LAKE 02
GOOSE LAKE TOWNSHIP HALL 2990 E PINE BLUFF RD MORRIS IL 60450
GREENFIELD 01
SOUTH WILMINGTON VILLAGE HALL 380 LAKE ST SOUTH WILMINGTON IL 60474
HIGHLAND 01
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the following PROPOSITIONS will be submitted to the electors:
MORRIS COUNTRY CLUB (OLD DINING ROOM) 2615 W ROUTE 6 MORRIS IL 60450
KMTC COMMUNITY CENTER 219 MAIN ST KINSMAN IL 60437
MAINE 01
COAL CITY UNIT DIST #1 ADMIN BLDG (BOARD ROOM) 550 S CARBON HILL RD COAL CITY IL 60416
MAZON 01
MAZON TOWNSHIP HALL 703 PARK ST MAZON IL 60444
engaged in immigration-related enforcement activities?
MORRIS 01 MORRIS 02 MORRIS 03
MORRIS CITY HALL (MEETING ROOM) 700 N DIVISION ST MORRIS IL 60450
Shall Grundy County oppose the passage of any bill where the Illinois
MORRIS 04 MORRIS 05
GRUNDY COUNTY ADMIN BLDG (BOARD MEETING ROOM) 1320 UNION ST MORRIS IL 60450
NORMAN 01
NORMAN TOWNSHIP HALL 1 535 N GONNAM & DUPONT RDS MORRIS IL 60450
GRUNDY COUNTY Shall Grundy County authorities assist the federal government when they are
General Assembly desires to restrict the individual right of United Stated citizens as protected by the Second Amendment of the United Stated Constitution?
SARATOGA 01**
Do you support an amendment to the Illinois Constitution to create an
SARATOGA 02 SARATOGA 05
SARATOGA TOWNSHIP HALL 9080 N RTE 47 MORRIS IL 60450
SARATOGA 03
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 101 CANDLELIGHT LN MORRIS IL 60450
SARATOGA 04
MORRIS FIRE STATION #2 (MEETING ROOM) 2301 ASHTON ROAD MORRIS IL 60450
independent commission to draw fair legislative lines? ERIENNA TOWNSHIP Shall the Road District of the Township of Erienna be abolished with all the
VIENNA 01
rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and
WAUPONSEE 01 WAUPONSEE 02
responsibilities being assumed by the Township of Erienna? The polls of said General Election shall be open continuously from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 7:00 o’clock P.M. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. At the following Grundy County Polling Places: AUX SABLE 01 AUX SABLE 07
MINOOKA VILLAGE HALL (BOARD MEETING ROOM) 121 E MCEVILLY RD MINOOKA IL 60447
AUX SABLE 02 AUX SABLE 06
AUX SABLE TOWNSHIP HALL (BLUE POLE BLDG) 6155 US RT 6 MORRIS IL 60450
AUX SABLE 03 AUX SABLE 04
MINOOKA FIRE STATION #1 (MEETING/CLASSROOM) 7901 E MINOOKA RD MINOOKA IL 60447
AUX SABLE 05
LAKEWOOD TRAILS CLUBHOUSE 401 MISTY CREEK DR MINOOKA IL 60447
SARATOGA TOWERS (MEETING ROOM) 1700 NEWTON PL MORRIS IL 60450
VIENNA TOWNSHIP HALL 501 N DIVISION ST VERONA IL 60479 1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (GYMNASIUM) 455 W SOUTHMOR RD MORRIS IL 60450
**Saratoga 1 Polling Place will be moved temporarily to the Grundy County Courthouse (Lobby), 111 E. Washington St., Morris, due to COVID-19. The polls of said General Election shall be open continuously from 6:00 o’clock A.M. to 7:00 o’clock P.M. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Dated at Morris, Illinois on this 6th day of October, 2020. KAY T. OLSON GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK
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Every Vote Counts! Every Vote Counts!
Election Night Reporting • Visit www.grundyco.org
• Click on the ‘Election Results’ link located on the Homepage. Election results are nare ot onot fficial until auntil fter the Re-‐Tab/Canvass on Wednesday, April 17thNovember . Election results official after the Re-Tab/Canvass on Tuesday, 24th. The Re-‐Tab/Canvass and final allot cballot ount wcount ill include ny remaining Vote by Mail ballots The Re-Tab/Canvass andbfinal willainclude any remaining Vote by Mail ballots received and and postmarked by Election Day and Day valid and Provisional ballots cast ballots on Election ay. Election received postmarked by Election valid Provisional castDon Day.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ONE VOTE What good will one vote do? ONE VOTE had a lot to do with a lot of things in our Country!
• •
Thomas Jefferson was elected by ONE VOTE in the Electoral College.
Rutherford B. Hayes was elected President by ONE VOTE. His election was contested, and referred to an Electoral Commission. Again, he won by ONE VOTE. The man who cast that deciding vote was a Congressman from Indiana, who was elected to congress by a margin of just ONE VOTE.
• • • • • • •
Just ONE VOTE gave the Statehood to California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Today, millions of people living in those states are Americans by just ONE VOTE. In 1960 John F. Kennedy was elected by a margin of 119,450 – less than ONE VOTE per precinct over the entire Nation. In 1970 State House races in Rhode Island and Missouri were decided by just ONE VOTE. In 1982 a State House election in Maine, the victor won 1,387 votes to the loser’s 1,386 votes. Just ONE VOTE. In 2001, the Village of Mazon elected their new President by just ONE VOTE. In 2010, the Vermillion County Clerk was re-elected by just ONE VOTE.
In 2016, a Board Member from Grundy County, District 3 was chosen by the flip of a coin. After the Canvassing of votes occurred, there was a tie for the third spot in that District. Just ONE VOTE more would have made the difference.
GO TO THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY AND EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!
YOU ARE NOT A VOTER UNLESS YOU VOTE
BE A VOTER!!! Page 9
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WHAT TO EXPECT at the Polls_____________
VOTER Responsibilities___________
Voting should be a quick, satisfying experience if you Each Voter should: follow a few simple steps. Here are some tips of what 1. Familiarize themselves with the candidates to expect at the polls on Election Day. and issues. 2. Maintain a current address with the office You are required to vote in the precinct where you of the County Clerk. live. Your Voter Registration card shows your precinct 3. Know the location of their polling place and number, and polling place location. It can also be found its hours of operation. on our website. The polls are open from 6 AM to 7 PM. 4. Bring proper identification to the polling To avoid heavy turn-‐out times of 6 AM-‐9 AM and place in case it is needed. 5 PM -‐7PM, we suggest you vote, if possible, between 5. Treat precinct workers with courtesy. the hours of 10 AM-‐4PM. 6. Respect the privacy of other voters. 7. Report any problems or violations of Election To ensure a quick process, any changes to your name or Laws to the County Clerk’s Office. Verify your voter registration status, learn your address since the last election should be updated with 8. Ask questions if needed. districts, view your sample ballot and find your the Clerk’s Office 30 days prior to Election Day. 9. Make sure that their completed ballot is Election Day correct polling place all under: before casting it and leaving the When you arrive at your polling place, an Election Judge Election Information on our website at polling place. will ask your name and address, find your name in the www.grundyco.org or by calling the County View your Specimen Ballot @www.grundyco.org poll book and ask you to sign an application to vote. Clerk’s Office @815-941-3222 Your signature will be verified, your application will be numbered, and your ballot will be initialed by an Election Judge. It is important that you review your ballot for accuracy prior to casting your ballot. Once your ballot Beginning October, 10th through November, 6th has been accepted by the voting equipment, no qualified individuals can register to vote, or further changes or corrections can be made. update their registration at the County Clerk’s Office or your Election Day polling place. If you make a mistake, prior to casting your ballot, you can ‘spoil’ your ballot by giving it back to the Judge and getting a new ballot. You can ask any questions you have to the Election Judge. If you registered through the mail and the Clerk’s office could not verify your identity, you will be required to ‘Grundy County Clerk & Recorder’ show one form of identification from the following list: • A current and valid photo ID • Current utility bill We know your time is valuable, so w • Current bank statement • Government check is offering to mak • Paycheck • Government document Questions or concerns? Please contact th
Important Informatio Am I registered? Where do I vote?
Grace Period
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When and how are Vote by Mail, When and how are Vote by Mail, Grace Period Grace Period and and Early Voting Ballots Early Voting Ballots Counted? Counted?
* Vote by Mail ballots received by Election Day are processed by Vote by Mail Processing
* Early Voting & Grace Period ballots are tabulated Election Night, after the polls close, and are included in the Election Night Results. Judges, from each political party, before (if needed) and on Election Day.
* Early Voting & Grace Period ballots are tabulated Election Night, after the polls close, and are
* Vote by Mail ballots received by Election Day are processed by Vote by Mail Processing Judges, from each political party, included and in the lection NDay. ight Results. before (if needed) onEElection
* Any Vote by Mail ballots postmarked by midnight Election Day and received in the Clerk’s
* Any Vote by Mail ballots th postmarked by midnight Election Day and received in the Clerk’s Office by November 17th will be Office b y A pril 1 6 will be pJudges rocessed by Veach ote bpolitical y Mail Pparty. rocessing Judges from ach political processed by Vote by Mail Processing from These results willebe added along with any valid Provisional party. T hese r esults w ill b e a dded a long w ith a ny v alid P rovisional b allots, t o t he f inal ballots, to the final vote totals during the Canvass/Re-Tab on November 24th, election results willvote be certified at that time.
totals during the Canvass/Re-‐Tab on April 17th, election results will be certified at that time.
_________________________FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS_______________________ Must I be registered in order to vote? Yes. Voters must be registered to vote at the address where they live in order to cast a ballot. If you have moved prior to Election Day within Grundy County and failed to update your registration, you may register and vote at the County Clerk’s office or your new polling place. You need to provide two forms of identification, one showing your current address. Common forms of identification include a driver’s license, other government documents or utility bill. How can I check to see if I am registered to vote? If you visit our website, www.grundyco.org and click on the “Are You a Registered Voter?” link, you will be able to check your voter registration status, and the location of your polling place. What is grace period registration? If you did not register to vote, or transfer your registration before the close of registration (October 6th 2020), you may qualify for Grace Period Registration. Grace Period Registration takes place at the County Clerk’s office from October 7th through Election Day, November 3rd. Please note, you will be required to vote at the time of registration. Two forms of identification are required, one that shows current address and name, the other also showing current name. May I vote by mail before Election Day? Yes, you most certainly can! Applications for a Vote by Mail ballot must be received by our office no later than October 29th. NOTE: DUE TO EXPTECTED HIGH VOLUME FOR THIS ELECTION, VOTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REQUEST A BALLOT BY OCTOBER 22ND. Complete an online application at www.grundyco.org, or Email elections@grundyco.org or call 815-941-3222, #1, for an application. What is early voting? Early voting was established in 2006 to allow voters to cast a ballot in person, prior to Election Day without needing a reason. Early voting takes place at the County Clerk’s office through November 2nd. I have family in the military. How can they receive a ballot? Our website, www.grundyco.org has a link on the elections page, under “Voting by Mail’, for military personnel and persons living overseas to print out an FPCA card. This will serve as their absentee ballot application and registration. FPCA cards are also available to military personnel through their commanding officer. Is ID required in order to vote? Persons who registered to vote by mail and failed to provide our office with identification will be required to present the election judges with valid identification prior to being issued a ballot. Other voters are not required to provide identification, but having your voter ID card, driver’s license or state ID available could help speed up the voting process. Other Questions or Concerns? ….. Call the Clerk’s Office at 815-941-3222.
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How To Cast A Write-In Vote - Optical Scan
How To Cast A Write-In Vote - Touch Screen
(Face Masks required and NO CELLPHONES allowed in Courthouse)