Be A Voter

A Nonpartisan Resource

Register to Vote | Government Sites | Political Parties

 ELECTION RESULTS

Lake County Clerk’s Office

Write-in Votes by Candidate

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REGISTER TO VOTE

• Lake County Voter Registration Information
• In person including at Cook Park Library or Aspen Drive Library
• Online
• Same Day Voter Registration at Early Voting Sites
• By Mail – Mail-In Voter Registration Form – download PDF or form to complete online and print ).
• Automatic Voter Registration – Commonly known as “AVR,” is a bipartisan initiative and establishes electronic voter registration at multiple Illinois state agencies, including at Secretary of State Driver’s Services facilities.
• Restoration of Voting Rights after a felony conviction.

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

Lake County Voter Power – View a copy of your ballot, list of districts, polling place, and request a mail-in ballot 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)

Voter’s Bill of Rights – Know your rights as a voter. 

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

Illinois State Board of Elections – A quick and easy way to find candidate filings, general election information, and to verify if you are registered to vote in Illinois.

Federal Voting Assistance Program – Federal voting assistance for service members, their families, and overseas citizens. Provides access to election officials and voting assistance officers to help navigate the absentee voting process.

Presidential Election Process – Learn about the Presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions. The Federal Government has developed a glossary of common terms used during election seasons.  Perfect for new voters.

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POLITICAL PARTIES

DEMOCRATIC PARTY – National | Illinois | Lake County

GREEN PARTY – National | Illinois | Lake County

LIBERTARIAN PARTY – National | Illinois | Lake County

REPUBLICAN PARTY – National | Illinois | Lake County

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This page is compiled and maintained by librarians at the Cook Memorial Public Library District. Links to political parties and/or campaign websites are for informational purposes only and do not in any way constitute an endorsement.

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Last updated April 8, 2021