Voting Information for the March 2016 Primary Election

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News from the Lake County Clerk

March 4, 2016


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Watch this video to learn more about voting changes for the March primary.


We want more voters. Let’s turn up the turnout.

In the 2008 presidential primary, Lake County voter turnout was 39.03%. In the primary of 2012, only 23.62% of registered voters cast a ballot. For this year’s primary, approximately 8,000 of the 413,733 currently registered Lake County voters have already taken advantage of pre-Election Day voting options. Exercise your right to vote - it has never been easier or more convenient.


Know what’s on your ballot

Voter Information Guide

 

View the Voter Information Guide for a complete list of all candidates and public questions appearing on the March 15 ballot or log into LakeVoterPower.info to see your personalized ballot.


Where do I vote?

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Early voting continues through Saturday, March 12 at 10 of the early voting sites and extends through Monday, March 14 at 4 additional early voting sites throughout the county. Some voting sites have extended evening and weekend hours. Residents can use any of the early voting centers regardless of where they live in Lake County.  Find an early voting center near you.

Election Day is March 15, and polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locate your assigned Election Day voting site.


Hospitalized voters

Hospitalized voters

Registered voters who are admitted to a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation center within 14 days before the election may qualify for personal delivery of a ballot by a friend or relative. Required forms may be obtained by emailing VotingByMail@lakecountyil.gov or calling 847.377.2314. The clerk’s office must receive the completed forms before a ballot can be issued.


Election results

Election Results

Lake County Election Day tallies will be posted under “Election Results” at LakeCountyClerk.info after the polls close at 7 p.m. on election night. Since early and voting by mail ballots cannot be tabulated until after the polls close, those tallies are added only after all Election Day precincts have reported. Election results will not be final until 14 days after the election allowing for late arriving ballots voted by mail.


Customer service counter closed on Tuesday, March 15

To ensure a smooth and efficient Election Day operation, every staff member in the clerk’s office is needed for election support. Therefore, the office will be closed for non-election services on Tuesday, March 15.

All departments will re-open as usual on Wednesday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m. Emergency needs regarding vital records or tax matters occurring on Election Day should be directed to the County Building’s main number at 847.377.2000.