Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham, would like to remind Kane County voters that in-person Early Voting for the March 17 General Primary Election began February 5 and continues until Monday, March 16.
Clerk Cunningham said, “I want to encourage you to consider using one of our many convenient Early Voting centers for the March 17 General Primary Election. As Clerk, I have increased voting accessibility for voters in Kane County. You can vote early at any of the Early Voting centers in Kane County, including Votemobile sites, based on whatever location is most convenient to where you live, work, or shop. I also want to remind you that, like in Early Voting, you can vote at any polling location in Kane County on Election Day as well.”
Through March 16, Early Voting will be available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. only at the County Clerk’s Office locations: 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. B, Geneva and 5 E. Downer Place, Suite F, Aurora.
On March 2, Early Voting expands to include 23 sites, including nights and weekends at some sites throughout Kane County. The Permanent Early Voting sites open seven days a week (hours vary) and include the Kane County Clerk’s Office locations in Geneva and Aurora. Other sites will have varying dates and hours.
A list of all Early Voting sites, dates, and times is available at clerk.kanecountyil.gov/Elections/Pages/Early-Voting.aspx. Vote by Mail Ballot Drop Boxes are available at the Clerk’s Geneva and Aurora office locations and Elgin City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin. Dates and times the drop boxes are available is at https://tinyurl.com/yu42y2ha.
Cunningham added, “The General Primary Election is a very important election, as these state, federal and local offices make decisions that affect Kane County voters, including quality of life, health, public safety, education, transportation, and more.”
Sample ballots, personalized to the voter’s home address, are available for review on the Clerk’s website at clerk.kanecountyil.gov/Elections/Pages/Voter-Search.aspx. Voters can enter their last name and address to find all the candidates and local referendum questions that will be on their ballot.
The Clerk’s Office has developed innovative ways to serve the public, including expanding early voting, establishing a call center to resolve Election Day issues, developing a Voter Outreach Program to increase voter registration and early voting, increase election security and transparency, and improving technology. More information on the March 17th General Primary Election is available at clerk.kanecountyil.gov/elections or by calling 630-232-5990.
— Kane County Clerk’s Office