DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is urging voters to apply and return their ballots early if they want to vote by mail in the Nov. 3 election. Beyond the pandemic, he's worked to alleviate flooding and remove adult businesses in the district, plus advocate for the creation of the East Branch DuPage River Trail and for a disadvantaged business enterprise program intended to create opportunities for small businesses and minority, veteran and women-owned businesses. An outdoor drop box will be installed in the south parking lot of the DuPage Administration Building, 421 County Farm Rd. All locations are 100% compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For the Champaign and Vermilion County area, click here. Both support efforts to increase transparency. Amid nationwide calls to defund the police, voters in DuPage County can make their voices heard by voting … The money would go toward maintaining village roads and improving infrastructure in the area. Democrat Paula Deacon Garcia of Lisle challenges Republican incumbent Sean Noonan of Elmhurst. LaPlante disagrees with Elliott allocating $1 million of CARES Act money to promote tourism in DuPage County during the pandemic as she feels that money should aid those who are underinsured, uninsured or have high-deductible health plans or should go to subsidize lifesaving medication such as insulin. Want to make sure that Democrats are elected up and down the ballot, Join the Democratic Party of DuPage County at our Annual Golf Outing! When it comes to efficiencies, Deacon Garcia proposes more cross training to save money in the recorder's and clerk's offices, while Noonan would like to see a study to determine if there might be benefits from merging the Office of Emergency Management with the Sheriff's Office. She would also like to see the board host public budget workshops so the public could better understand how taxpayers' money is being spent. And the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is not the only one to watch. As we count down the days until the 2020 election, Joe Biden said it best – we are in a battle for the Soul of Our Nation. (Updated 9/15/20). The action comes amid increased concerns about how the U.S. With regard to COVID, LaPlante, who has served three terms as a Milton Township precinct committeewoman, prioritizes public health and safety, stockpiling PPE for all citizens and finding ways to look out for the high-risk community in the county. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer. (Update 10/16/20). Noonan is a likable candidate, but in two terms hasn't distinguished himself as a champion for the causes he advocates. Para registrarse para votar o revisar su estado de registro visite https://ova.elections.il.gov. Only the races you voted in will be counted. Una solicitud está disponible con su autoridad de elección local o en https://elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx. A fully functioning postal service is "vital" to the U.S. economy, and the "health and well-being of millions of Americans," Foster (D-Naperville) said at the news conference outside Aurora's Kenneth M. Christy Post Office. All locations are 100% compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Locations throughout DuPage County (For the November 3, 2020, General Election) First day - Monday, October 19, 2020 (15th day prior to an election) Last day - Saturday, October 31, 2020 for Temporary Sites (3 days prior to an election) Starting Monday, 18 additional early voting sites will open with touch screen voting. Larsen is endorsed. Voting in DuPage County: Find Your Polling Place / DuPage County Races to Watch - Wheaton, IL - Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you … We've included contested races that will appear on ballots across DuPage County below. For our guide for Kane County, click here. Since joining the board, Elliott, a fiscal conservative, has eliminated an unnecessary taxing body in the Glen Ellyn Mosquito Abatement District. How can I view a sample ballot? Republican Kevin Coyne, a current Naperville City Council member and attorney, faces Naperville resident and Democrat Amy Chavez, a former sales executive with Lucent Technologies and Allergan. Several congressional and senate seats will be up for election across Chicagoland. Schwarze, who has seen firsthand the dire effects of the pandemic on county residents, vows to be an empathetic voice for the most vulnerable populations to get them the assistance they need, including PPE, mental health and addiction resources, affordable child care, small business funding and support for front-line health care and essential workers. on Sept. 21. By serving on the Board of Health, Larsen has experience planning for a pandemic. DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is urging voters to apply this week if they want to cast their ballots by mail for the Nov. 3 election. Voted ballot must be postmarked no later than Election day in order to be counted. Public safety and public health are top priorities for Noonan, a Bloomingdale police officer who has represented the district since 2012, while Deacon Garcia, who has worked for a local municipality's building and customer service department for more than two decades, cites stormwater management, economic recovery for businesses affected by COVID-19, mental health and overall health and safety as her top reasons for running in her first election. Map of the DuPage Fairgrounds Early Voting Site, Printable listing of Early Voting Locations, https://elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx. DUPAGE COUNTY, IL — DuPage County officials are planning to install ballot drop boxes throughout the county to aid voters in placing their ballots for the November election. Special Election Krajewski, a certified public accountant and attorney who has served on the board since 2010 and was mayor of Downers Grove from 1999 to 2007, recognizes the challenges the county faces from COVID-19. DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek said indoor ballot drop boxes will be available at all early voting and Election Day polling sites. Obtain an official Vote by Mail Ballot Application by: Downloading the Vote by Mail Application (PDF) from this website, picking one up from any DuPage County registration location, or Calling the Election Division to request an Application at (630) 407-5600, Spanish (630) 407-5608, TDD: (630) 407-5631. (Updated 9/15/20). DUPAGE COUNTY, IL — DuPage County officials are planning to install ballot drop boxes throughout the county to aid voters in placing their ballots for the November election. With the hopes of making your voting experience as seamless as possible, we've included information below and answers to the top election-related questions many voters often have. DuPage County is one of 102 Illinois counties.The DuPage County Election Commission is an independent and bipartisan commission responsible for all elections - federal, state, county and local - within the county's jurisdiction. Voters are encouraged to sign up for BallotTrax at dupage.ballottrax.net/voter/ to track and receive alerts about their ballot status. Click via the link below to apply for a mail-in ballot. J.B. Pritzker signed a law to expand vote-by-mail options and make Election Day a holiday amid the new coronavirus pandemic.. DuPage County is also paying for the postage for voters to send their vote-by-mail … We'll find out what, if anything, went wrong in your district. Now she could face up to 6 months in jail, More Than 70% of Shoppers Have This Food Fear About Coronavirus. She also wants to dig deep into the county budget to make sure that tax dollars are staying local and to ensure that the county is making investments in long-term solutions such as affordable housing and accessible physical and mental health care for its residents.