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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 2024
Contact: Kania Robinson, PIO
(847) 377-2312
Lake County Clerk’s Office Announces County-Wide Early Voting Starting October 21, 2024
WAUKEGAN, Illinois –
The Lake County Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the start of county-wide early voting for the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election. Beginning today, Monday, October 21, 2024, voters across Lake County can take advantage of an expanded list of early voting sites, allowing them to cast their ballots at a time and place that best suits their schedule.
Lake County Clerk, Anthony Vega, excitedly reminds you that the early voting locations at Avon Township, Ela Area Public Library, and Highwood Library & Community Center have been added to the extended hour schedule for 2024 to provide further increased accessibility and flexibility for voters across Lake County.
Early Voting Turnout
Since early voting began at the Waukegan Courthouse on September 26, 2024, 3,507 voters have already taken advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballots. As early voting expands county-wide, we encourage all eligible voters to explore the convenient options available to participate in the election process.
Vote-By-Mail Participation
The Lake County Clerk’s Office has mailed 77,889 vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters participating in our vote-by-mail program, with 27,723 of those ballots already returned. As we continue processing vote-by-mail ballots, we encourage voters to promptly return their completed ballots to ensure timely receipt and processing. Voters can track the status of their mail-in ballots via BallotTrax, our convenient system partner allowing voters to track their ballot progress from printing to acceptance.
Finding Your Nearest Early Voting Location
For a complete list of early voting hours and locations, voters can refer to the attached PDF or utilize the Early Voting Site Finder tool online, allowing voters to locate their most convenient early voting site.
For more details about the General Election or other election-related information, visit LakeCountyClerk.Info. Personalized voter information, including ballot tracking and registration status, can be accessed through LakeVoterPower.Info.
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For more information on Lake County Clerk services and up-to-the-minute election news, visit LakeCountyClerk.info, follow us at twitter.com/LakeCountyClerk, join our page at facebook.com/CountyClerk, or call 847-377-2400.
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