Register to vote by Feb. 20
The Gubernatorial General Primary Election might be two months away, but Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots wants Will County residents to know how to register to vote. “If Will County residents register early and utilize one of their early voting options, it will help eliminate long lines on Election Day,” says County Clerk Voots.
Registering to vote is as easy as visiting thewillcountyclerk.com and clicking on the Register to Vote Quick Link. The Register to Vote page lists the requirements and has a link to register online or a link to complete and print out a form to be mailed in. The last day to register to vote in person or by mail is February 20 and March 4 is the last day to register online.
If one is currently registered to vote in Will County but has moved, their Voter Card has a change of address section that can be cut out and mailed back to the County Clerk or they can use the Voter Registration Change of Address link on the County Clerk website. A former or new resident of Will County or someone who had a name change must re-register with the election authority of the county in which they reside.
For more information visit thewillcountyclerk.com or the Will County Clerk’s Facebook page.
Will County seeks election judges
Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots is seeking Republican Election Judges to work upcoming Elections. The number of Republican and Democratic Election Judges at each polling place is determined by the average party turnout in the three most recent Illinois governor’s races. It’s imperative to have a balance of Republicans and Democrats at the polling place to assure the integrity of the election.
Before being assigned to an election, Election Judges are required to attend a 2.5-hour training class. Upon completion of training, Election Judges are paid $150 for the day they are assigned to work a polling place including mileage reimbursement. Election Judges can earn extra compensation if they are assigned to pick up and drop off election supplies. All interested individuals should apply to be an Election Judge at www.thewillcountyclerk.com and staff will call to schedule your training class.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, live in Will County and be entitled to vote at the next election or be high school seniors in good standing. They can also be students enrolled in a public or private school, community college or private secondary school.
Early voting starts Feb. 8
Early voting provides an opportunity for voters to skip the line at their polling place on Election Day. Any registered Will County voter can cast a ballot at the Will County Clerk’s Office located at 302 N. Chicago St, Joliet, starting February 8 thru March 19. Dates and times vary, so visit www.thewillcountyclerk.com for more information. Note, our office is open on February 12 and 19 for Early Voting only.