Your vote is your voice

The upcoming election is your chance to vote for the people you would like to lead locally. On Tuesday, April 6, Lake County voters like you will choose municipal mayors, school board members, park district commissioners, and library trustees.

To check what you’ll be voting on, view the Lake County candidates list, which is organized by district. (If you’re not sure which districts serve you, log into the Voter Power website.)

If you’re a registered voter, you may vote one of three ways:

By mail
Request a ballot no later than Thursday, April 1, by visiting LakeVoterPower.info, calling 847-377-8683, or emailing your name, date of birth, and address to [email protected].

Early
You may vote now through Friday, March 19, Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Lake County Clerk’s office, 18 N. County St., Room 101, Waukegan.

Or vote Monday, March 22, through Saturday, April 3, Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at Early Voting Sites throughout Lake County, including:

• William E. Peterson Park, 16652 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Prairie View
• Ela Township Office, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich

On Election Day
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. Find your assigned voting site. For in-person voting, note that:

• No identification is required for voters correctly registered with their current name and address.
• Your identity is verified by matching your ballot application signature with the signature on your voter registration record.
• Every site is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant and handicap accessible.

If you’re not sure if you’re registered, take a moment to check now. If you aren’t, find out how to register in Lake County. 

Voting information is always available on the library website at VAPLD.info/vote.