If you are planning to vote by mail in Illinois for the 2022 general election, there key dates to pay attention to, and certain steps you’ll need to take in order to make sure your vote is counted.
Step 2. Request a 'Vote by Mail' Ballot
"If we do not have your driver's license/state ID or your Social Security number on file, you will not be able to complete this application online unless you update your voter registration," the Cook County Clerk says.Voters can request a mail-in ballot by first selecting their jurisdiction. From there, voters will be taken to their county's website to complete the process. However, before your county sends you a mail ballot, they'll need to verify your information first.
To see if a permanent vote by mail option is available in your jurisdiction, contact your local county clerk.The deadline to request a mail-in ballot via the online system, or by mailing a request, is Nov. 3.Step 3: Fill Out and Sign Your BallotAccording to the Cook County clerk,"the signature on your ballot will be compared against the signature in your voter file before your ballot is counted.
"Unless you require assistance, do not let anyone else mark your ballot; do not let anyone force or coerce you into voting for any candidate; and do not let anyone, other than a close relative or authorized messenger, mail, deliver or handle your voted ballot," the Cook County Clerk says.If your ballot is rejected for any reason, you will be notified, the state says. And in some cases, voters may have the opportunity to cure a rejected ballot.
Voters are allowed to vote in person if they choose, but must fulfill one of several requirements to do so.
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