Applications for vote-by-mail ballots for the November 3 general election are available.
Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham recently announced applications can be obtained in two ways, online and by paper copy.
In a July 2020 letter to Kane County voters, he said the first method is to complete an application online at kanecountyelections.org/votebymail. Applicants will receive an E-mail confirmation of acceptance of the application.
The second method is to request a paper copy of the application by calling the clerk’s office at 630-232-5990.
Applicants for vote-by-mail ballots will receive a ballot at the address they are registered to vote between 30 to 40 days prior to the election, or later if applying closer to election day.
Per State law, ballots cannot be mailed until September 24. Mail-in ballots must be completed and postmarked on or before election day to be counted.
Cunningham wrote, “The November 3 general election is four months away, but our office has been preparing for months to protect the health and safety of our voters and election workers, including having hand-sanitizing stations at all polling locations for voters, and having wipes, face coverings, gloves, and other PPE for election judges.
“Even with those safety measures, I strongly encourage all voters to apply for a vote by mail ballot for the November 3 election. With a vote-by- mail ballot, you can vote safely from the convenience of home and avoid lines, or crowds, at the polling place on election day,” he said.
Those with questions should call the Kane County Clerk’s office at 630-232-5990, or, to check status of vote-by-mail applications/ballots or to request a paper application.
— Al Benson