League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area

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• Who May Vote
• Who May Register
• When To Register
• Early Voting
• Absentee Voting
• Where To Register
• Barrington Area Polling Places
• Primaries
• Election Calendar

Who May Vote

A qualified voter must be:

• A United States citizen.
• Eighteen years of age or older at the time of registration or by the date of the next election.
• A resident of the voting precinct for at least 30 days prior to the date of the next election.
• Properly registered.

In Illinois, a citizen must be registered to vote for all elections. An overseas employee of the United States government, a member of the armed forces, or one who has been honorably discharged within 60 days previous to an election, need not be registered for any election, but must be otherwise qualified.

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Who May Register

Any citizen who has the above qualifications should register in order to vote in all elections. It is not necessary to register again unless the voter:

• Fails to vote for four years.
• Moves into another election precinct. If the move is within the precinct, the citizen should notify the registrar of the new address.
• Changes his or her name.

When To Register

Any time in the year except during a period of 14 days before and 2 days after a primary or a general election.

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Early Voting

Any qualified voter may vote early in a designated polling place during the 22nd day through the 5th day preceding en election without providing a reason.

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Absentee Voting

Any qualified voter who cannot vote on election day because of absence from his precinct, religious convictions, illness or physical disability may apply to the election authority for an absentee ballot. This must be done by mail not more than 30 days nor less than 5 days before an election or in person during the 5th through 1st day preceding an election. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by election day and reach the election authority within 14 days after the election. Military personnel may apply not later than 5 days before an election.

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Where To Register

A qualified person may register to vote either at a designated place within his precinct, township, or municipality on specified dates, or at the office of his election authority and in some driving license facilities. In the Barrington area, the County Clerk is the election authority, with deputies appointed in the local area, making it possible to register without going to the county seats.

The League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area schedules voter registration at the Barrington Library the first Saturday of the month prior to elections (February or March and October).

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Barrington Area Polling Places

Following is the list of polling places in Algonquin, Barrington, Cuba, Dundee, Ela, Hanover, Palatine, and Wauconda Townships. Since changes may be made before elections, it is wise to consult the local papers before all elections. Check with the county clerk or township clerk to verify the correct polling place.

To determine the precinct in which you live:
Check your voter registration card or
click here to link to the Cook County website
click here to link to the Lake County website

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Primaries

A primary is a party election by the people for nomination of candidates and election of party committeemen. Illinois uses the closed primary, which requires the voter to announce a party at the polling place for the primary election only. Under the direct elections law of 1927, one can vote in an Illinois primary if the citizen:

• Is registered.
• Declares a party affiliation.

There are no laws in Illinois directing how parties choose candidates for nomination. Any qualified candidate may run under a party label.

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ELECTION CALENDAR

January 29 - February 5, 2007
Filing period for nominating petitions for the April election

February 27, 2007
Consolidated Primary Election
(only held if required)

March 8, 2007
First day that applications are accepted by mail or in person for absentee ballots for the April election

March 20, 2007
Last day for voter registration by deputy registrars for April election

March 21 - April 3, 2007
Grace Period Registration and Early Voting

March 26- April 12, 2007
Early Voting

April 17, 2007
Consolidated Election