Now Is the Time to Make a Voting Plan for the November 3 Election

Pete Duncan
201 E Main
Carlinville, IL 62626

With the November 3 General Election less than two months away, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan is reminding voters that now is the time to begin making their plan for how they will cast their ballot.

Voting in Macoupin County begins September 24, when the first vote-by-mail ballots will be mailed and early voting opens at the Macoupin Voting Center, 227 E. First South Street in Carlinville.

The November election includes races for U.S. Senator, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer, as well as U.S. Representative and State Representative. Locally, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Sheriff and County Board seats will also be on the ballot, along with judicial races and any public questions that apply to a voter’s district.

Duncan reminded voters of several important dates between now and Election Day:

  • September 24 – Early voting begins at the Macoupin Voting Center and the first vote-by-mail ballots are mailed to voters who have requested one.
  • October 6 – Last day for regular voter registration or to change a voter registration. Grace period registration and voting begins October 7 at the Macoupin Voting Center.
  • October 18 – Last day to register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections.
  • October 29 – Last day the Election Office can accept an application to have a vote-by-mail ballot mailed to a voter.
  • November 3 – Election Day. Polling places will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Voters returning a vote-by-mail ballot by mail must have it postmarked no later than Election Day. Ballots can also be hand-delivered to the County Clerk’s Office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

“Voters have several different options for casting their ballot, so there is no reason to wait until Election Day to start thinking about how you want to vote,” Duncan said. “Whether you plan to vote early, vote by mail or vote at your polling place on Election Day, taking a few minutes now to make sure your registration is correct and decide how you want to vote can make the process easier.”

Voters can check their registration, find their polling place, view their sample ballot when available, apply for a vote-by-mail ballot and find early voting information at MacoupinVotes.gov.

Anyone with questions about the election can visit MacoupinVotes.gov, email [email protected] or call the Macoupin County Election Office at (217) 854-3214 ext. 918.