Live Updates: Illinois primary election gets underway
The Illinois primary election is officially here with several key races taking place locally. The Illinois primary election is underway, with several key races including a potential replacement for Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and a referendum impacting local homeowners. Voters must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day and have been a resident of the precinct for at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Three voting methods include mail voting, in-person voting, and early voting locations across the state starting on March 5. The candidate who wins the most votes in a primary election wins regardless of the total votes cast. Voter identification is not required to vote at the polls, but identification is required for first-time voters who register by mail.
Published : a month ago by FOX 32 Digital Staff in Politics
The Illinois primary election is officially here with several key races taking place locally.
Last week, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won enough delegates to be called presumptive presidential nominees.
Locally, several candidates are vying to replace outgoing Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx. Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) is looking to unseat three-term U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia; and a Chicago referendum impacting local homeowners goes up for a vote.
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When is the Illinois primary?
Polls across the state will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. If a voter is in line to vote by 7 p.m., they will be allowed to cast their ballot.
Who is eligible to vote in Illinois?
There are four requirements to vote in the 2024 Illinois primary. Eligible voters must:
• None Be at least 18 years of age by Election Day
• None Have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day
• None Not be serving a prison sentence as a result of a criminal conviction
• None Not claim the right to vote elsewhere
You can check to see if you're registered to vote in Illinois here.
How can I vote in the Illinois primary?
There are three ways you can cast your ballot in the Illinois primary:
1. By mail: Any registered voter in Illinois is allowed to cast their ballot via mail. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is March 14.
Click here for a list of mail ballot drop box locations.
2. In-person: Early voting locations will be available across the state starting on March 5. On Election Day, polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
In Illinois, voters must declare their political party affiliation at the polling place to participate in that party's primary election. The candidate who receives the most votes for the office they're running for in a primary election is declared the winner, regardless of whether they secure a majority of the total votes cast.
What do I need to vote in-person on Election Day?
Identification is not required to vote at the polls but you will be required to verify your signature.
First-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide their driver’s license number, state ID number, last four digits of their social security number, or another form of ID must show identification with their name and address before voting. Acceptable forms of ID include: