How to Vote Early, By Mail in Highland Park

The information below comes from the City of Highland Park.

Do you know how you're voting this year? With the Nov. 6 election quickly approaching, here's some valuable information about how to vote early or by mail in Lake County.

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Grace Period Registration

Residents need to be registered to vote in the November 6 General Election. Registration at your municipality or township office closed on October 9. Grace period registration is available to those who have changed their name or address and did not register by the close of registration. Grace period applicants must appear in person at the Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville Campus, present two forms of valid identification, and vote at the time of their registration. For more voter registration information, contact the Lake County Clerk voter registration department at VoterRegistration@lakecountyil.gov or call (847) 377-2410.

Early Voting: October 22 through November 3

Any registered voter may choose to vote early and is required to present valid, government-issued identification containing their photograph. Most Highland Park voters will vote at the Lake County North Shore Health Center, 1840 Green Bay Road, (847) 984-5323; Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. To confirm your early voting site, visit www.LakeVoterPower.info or call (847) 377-2410.

Vote by Mail

Any registered voter may choose to vote by mail. Illinois law requires voters to complete a separate request for ballot form for each election before a ballot can be mailed. To complete an application online, confirm voter registration status at www.LakeVoterPower.info and click on the “Request a Ballot by Mail” tab. Print the form, sign, date and mail to the Lake County Clerk’s office. Completing the application online and mailing to the County eliminates one mailing step and speeds up delivery of your ballot. Applications may also be requested by contracting the Voting by Mail department via e-mail at VotingByMail@lakecounty.gov or by calling (847) 377-2406. Voters can visit www.LakeVoterPower.info to track the County Clerk’s receipt of their voted ballot.

Certificates of Voter Registration

Often called “Voter ID” or “Registration Cards,” Certificates of Voter Registration were mailed to all registered Lake County voters in September 2011. These reflect new precinct boundaries and polling places and list Federal, State and County districts, new precinct, and voting site location. Your new card also includes a QR code to link smart devices directly to the Lake County Voter Power web page for elections information. If you misplaced or did not receive your card, you may print your card online at VoterRegistration@lakecountyil.gov, of call (847) 377-2410 to request a replacement.

Online Voter Resource

Visit www.LakeVoterPower.info to confirm your registration status and to view all your personalized election information:

• Sample ballot
• Download a form to request a ballot by mail
• Track County Clerk’s receipt of your voted ballot, if voting by mail
• Election Day and early voting sites including driving directions and picture
• New districts effective on your November 2012 election ballot
• Current elected officials and contact information

For more voter or election information, visit www.LakeCountyClerk.info, contact the County Clerk’s Elections department at Elections@lakecountyil.gov or call (847) 377-2314.

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