DeKalb Times

Tomorrow marks Election Day in Illinois, and residents who have not yet voted early or by mail will head to the polls. The State Board of Elections has provided answers to frequently asked questions to assist voters.

Polls are scheduled to be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. However, if there are delays or operational issues, courts may order them to remain open later. Voters must be in line before closing time to cast their ballots.

To find polling places, voters can visit the State Board of Election website. Identification requirements vary; registered voters typically only need their signature unless they registered by mail without providing ID. First-time in-person voters must present two forms of identification, one with their current address.

Same-day registration is available for those meeting specific criteria: being a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old for the Consolidated General Election, and residing in the precinct for at least 30 days prior. Two forms of ID are required for registration.

Voters can access sample ballots on county election authority websites or through the Illinois Voters Guide. Bringing written materials into voting booths is permitted.

Assistance with voting machines is available from poll workers using specimen ballots for instruction purposes. Voters with vision impairments may receive assistance from election judges or a person of their choice, excluding employers or union officials.

For those who received but did not return mail-in ballots, in-person voting is possible if they bring the mailed ballot to the polls; otherwise, provisional ballots will be used.

If a voter's name is missing from precinct lists despite registration claims, provisional ballots can be issued pending eligibility confirmation via the Provisional Ballot Search webpage.