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This year’s election will have a major impact on equity in education, women’s economic security, and reproductive and civil rights. The good news? When women vote, we change the conversation.
Voting Information
(Adapted from information supplied by League of Women Voters of Naperville)
Voting is both a privilege and a duty but every election cycle, many eligible voters fail to vote for reasons that could have been handled by planning ahead.
Please consider your commitments this fall and decide when you want to vote; and, decide who you plan to support, up and down the ballot. Illinois makes it easy for voters by offering a number of options to have our voices heard through our vote.
EARLY VOTING
Early voting has begun. Between now and Oct. 20, eligible voters in Illinois may vote in person at selected sites. Additional voting locations open Oct. 21 – Nov. 4.
DuPage County:
- DuPage County Fairgrounds (Building 5), 2015 W Manchester Rd., Wheaton. Hours
- Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Hours
Will County:
- Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Hours
Oct. 21 – Nov. 4 Additional Early Locations
DuPage County:
- Mall of India, 776 S. Rt. 59, Naperville. Hours
- Islamic Center of Naperville, 25W530 75th St., Naperville. Hours
Will County:
- Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville.
- Naperville Public Library- 95th Street Branch, 3015 Cedar Glade Rd., Naperville
- Fountaindale Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook
- Village of Plainfield, 24401 W Lockport St., Plainfield
See operating hours for all these locations here.
VOTE BY MAIL
If you would like to vote from home, you may request a mail-in ballot from your county. Mail-in ballots may be tracked in both counties utilizing Ballottrax to give transparency to the process. Previously requested ballots started mailing from election authorities Sept. 26.
Carefully review the rules for completing and submitting a completed mail-in ballot. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked ON or BEFORE Nov. 5 to be counted. Both counties have secure drop boxes for submitting mail in ballots for those who don’t want to mail their ballot.
IN-PERSON ELECTION DAY VOTING NOV. 5
Voting on Election Day? Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5. If you are in line to vote at or before 7 p.m., you have the legal right to vote even if your actual ballot marking occurs after 7 p.m.
DuPage County voters can vote at any valid DuPage County polling location on Election Day.
Will County voters must report to their assigned polling location on Election Day OR new this cycle, visit a Vote Center at the Will County Clerk’s Office or the Fountaindale Library.
Where is Your Polling Place?
Not sure where your polling place is located? Follow these links:
How Do I Register to Vote?
You have a couple of options:
- Visit the State Board of Election website
- Register when you vote in person- Illinois has same day Voter Registration.
- Make sure to check your county’s election website to see what forms of ID you will need for these options.
Need More Voting Information? Try These Resources
AAUW 2024 Voter Issue Guide: This nonpartisan guide will help you learn about key issues supporting gender equity so you can cast your ballot for candidates who share your values.
It includes sample questions to:
- Help you evaluate candidates’ stances
- Ask at public events (virtual and in-person)
- Discuss over social media
Share this voter guide with friends and family — and make sure everyone votes!
Download Voter Issue Guide – English
Download Voter Issue Guide in Spanish
Helpful Videos We are sharing two recent videos that were produced by our sister Leagues:
- “How to Vote in DuPage County.” This video targets first-time voters who may be unfamiliar with the process of voting in person. Produced by LWV Glen Ellyn and LWV Wheaton. Note to Will County voters: much of the logistics are the same but legitimate differences exist between counties. WATCH ‘HOW TO VOTE IN DUPAGE COUNTY‘
- “Judicial Education Forum.” Voting for judges can be confusing. To help address this, the LWV Elmhurst and LWV Glen Ellyn hosted a session with both active and retired Judges. They discussed the actual structure of the Illinois Judicial system, where to look for information about judicial candidates and the role of a judge. WATCH THE JUDICIAL EDUCATION FORUM
Voter Guides-LWV Naperville uses VOTE411, the LWV Nonpartisan National Voter Guide, to provide a one-stop spot for voting, including candidates and ballot information. To see your sample ballot, enter your address using the link below. You can then obtain information on candidates or referendums including their answers to questions posed by the League of Women Voters and links to other resources.
Find your sample ballot
LWV Naperville Website and Social Media Channels– Their website (lwvnaperville.org) houses Voter Service information about voting including helpful links. Their social media channels amplify their Voter Service messages and events. Please visit or follow for up to date information.