Are you #VoteReady? | Lake County

From the Lake County Clerk's Office . . . . . .

The November 5 General Election is quickly approaching, and the Lake County Clerk’s Office is here to help you prepare! Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned participant, now is the time to take steps to make your voice heard.

1. Check Your Voter Registration Status
   • Are you registered to vote at your current address? Confirm your voter registration status by visiting bit.ly/LC-VoterReg or stop by the Clerk’s Office for assistance. If you’ve recently moved, changed your name, or haven’t voted in a while, you may need to update your registration.
2. Important Deadlines to Remember
   • Voter Registration Deadline: Voter registration closes on October 8, 2024. You can still register to vote at any early voting location or at your assigned Election Day voting site. 
   • Vote-by-Mail Application Deadline: If you prefer to vote by mail, request your ballot by October 31, 2024. This is the last day for the election authority to receive an application for a vote-by-mail ballot. The election authority will begin to mail official ballots to voters who have applied for a vote-by-mail ballot on September 26, 2024. Click here to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot! 
3. Early Voting Options
   • Early voting begins on September 26 at the election authority. Additional locations become available on October 21 for county-wide early voting. Early voting runs through November 4 at multiple locations across the county. Early voting is a great option if you want to avoid long lines on Election Day or need a more convenient time to cast your ballot! See supporting documents below for a full list of early voting hours and locations. 
4. Know Your Polling Place
   • Polling locations may change, so verify where you’ll be voting on November 5. Find your assigned, neighborhood Election Day voting site serving your address via Lake County's Polling Place Finder tool.
   • For your voting convenience, Lake County also offers 2 Vote Centers, Lake County Main Courthouse, 18 N County St, Waukegan & Mundelein HS District Office, 1500 W. Hawley St, Mundelein. These Vote Centers are available to any registered Lake County voter who would like to utilize them instead of their assigned Election Day site.
5. Spread the Word – Get #VoteReady!
   • Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to get #VoteReady! Share your voting plan and remind others to make theirs. Participating in our democracy is a powerful way to shape the future of our community.

For more information, or to ask questions, visit the Lake County Clerk's website or give them a call at 847-377-2400. Be ready and make your voice count on November 5!