Be A Voter

A Nonpartisan Resource for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election

Register to Vote | Important Dates | Sample Ballots | Candidates | Local News & Forums | Government Sites

April 2, 2019 is the election of local officials to serve on boards that serve their community.  The election is nonpartisan by nature and include a wide range of municipal offices.

What offices are on the ballot?

• Library trustees
• Park district commissioners
• School board members
• Community college trustee
• Regional board of school trustees
• Waterway management agency director
• Fire protection district trustees

REGISTER TO VOTE / REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

• Lake County Voter Registration Information
• In person including at Cook Park Library or Aspen Drive Library
• Online – closed until February 28
• Same Day Voter Registration at Early Voting Sites
• By Mail – Both college students and Snowbirds can have a ballot mailed to their temporary addresses and then return the ballot by mail. Here is a short video produced by the Lake County Clerk’s Office giving step by step directions on how to request a Mail-in Ballot. Beginning 90 days before the election, the form is available online at LakeVoterPower.info or by contacting our Voting by Mail Department (847.377.2406 or votingbymail@lakecountyil.gov)
• Automatic Voter Registration at the DMV (En Español)

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 IMPORTANT DATES

March 5	Close of voter registration
March 6	Grace period registration begins
March 8	Voting by mail begins. First day for early voting at the County Clerk's Office
March 18	Early voting begins
March 28	Last day to request ballot by mail
March 30	Last day for early voting at non-state mandated sites
April 1	Last day for early voting at state mandated extended hour sites
April 2	Election Day

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 SAMPLE BALLOTS

Lake County Voter Power – An excellent resource for registered voters which allows you to view a sample ballot, a list of your districts, your polling place, and a copy of your voter registration card. You will need to provide some basic information including your name, date of birth, and house number. Sample ballots available in early March. (En Español).

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CANDIDATES

* Indicates incumbent candidate

Some candidate pages may require a Facebook account to view.

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LOCAL NEWS & FORUMS

ARTICLES

Daily Herald Elections 2019 Page – News, endorsements, and candidate profiles for elections affecting the Northwest Suburbs.

Libertyville

“Libertyville village board candidates share views on the issues.” Daily Herald. 20 February 2019:Section Neighbor  Pages 1,3. Print. (library card required).

Proposed Oak Trails Subdivision Appeal

Craftsman Cafe Interviews – Donna Johnson | Pete Garrity | Jeanine Chyna | Scott Adams

Vernon Hills

”Vernon Hills village board candidates express their views.” Daily Herald. 27 February 2019. Section Neighbor. Pages 1-2. Print.  (library card required)

Vernon Hills village board candidates: Mall incentives needed

Hawthorn District 73 candidates address budget deficit

“School District 73 candidates express their views.” Daily Herald 13 March 2019. Section Neighbor. Pages 1-2. Print. (library card required)

Mettawa

Mettawa Board discusses upcoming issues

“Mettawa trustee candidates express their views”. Daily Herald 7 March 2019. Section Neighbor page 3. Print. (library card required)

Oak Grove

“Oak Grove candidates discuss issues facing D68.” Daily Herald. 27 February 2019. Section Neighbor. Page 3. Print. (library card required)

Oak Grove District 68 candidates look beyond building projects

District 128

“School District 128 candidates express their views.” Daily Herald 20 February 2019: Pages 1,3. Print. (library card required).

District 128 candidates concerned about enrollment, funding, diversity

College of Lake County

“College of Lake County candidates discuss issues.” Daily Herald 6 March 2019 Section Neighbor. Page 2. Print. (library card required)

3 vie for 2 open seats: Candidates seeking spots on College of Lake County Board

Cook Memorial Public Library District

Cook Memorial library board candidates have different reasons for running

FORUMS

Libertyville Township School Board Forum

Archived video from February 5, 2019 event at the Libertyville Civic Center.

No Facebook account or login required to view.

This was a nonpartisan event sponsored by the Libertyville Township Democratic Organization.

Meet Your Municipal Office Candidates Forum

Archived Facebook videos from March 8, 2019 event at the Libertyville Civic Center.

No Facebook account or login required to view.

• Cook Memorial Public Library Trustee Candidates, Green Oaks Village Trustee Candidates and Mundelein Village Trustee Candidates
• Village of Libertyville Trustee Candidates and Village of Vernon Hills Trustee Candidates
• Hawthorn District 73 Board of Education Candidates

This was a nonpartisan event sponsored by the Libertyville Township Democratic Organization.

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GOVERNMENT SITES

Office of Lake County Clerk – The official website of the Lake County Clerk; with answers to questions like “Who can register to vote?” and “Where do I vote?”. (En Español)

Lake County Voter Power – View a copy of your ballot, list of districts, polling place, and a copy of your voter registration card by providing some basic information (i.e. name, date of birth, etc.). (En Español)

Lake County Voter Information – A helpful FAQ for Lake County voters. (En Español)

Special Voter Circumstances – Useful information on how to vote in a variety of circumstances including from a hospital and nursing home.

Lake County Election Calendar – List of important election dates. (En Español)

Federal Voting Assistance Program – The federal Voting assistance for Service Members, their families, and overseas citizens.

What to expect on Election Day – An informative video produced by the Lake County Clerk’s Office detailing the process of voting at the polls.

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This page is compiled and maintained by librarians at the Cook Memorial Public Library District.