Elections 2022
Make a Difference!

Register.

1. First time voting? Verify that you can legally vote and register to vote at, https://ova.elections.il.gov/

2. Moved? Verify that you are registered to vote at your present address at, https://ova.elections.il.gov/RegistrationLookup.aspx

3. Register! You can register in person, online or by mail. More information at, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-a-i/county-clerk/voting-registration 

4. Registration Dates

   • Online Voter Registration system will close at 11:59 PM on 10/23/2022

   • Per the Illinois State Board of Elections, The first day to file an application for a vote by mail ballot with the Election Authority is 8/10/2022.

   • All requests by mail must be received by the Election Authority by 11/3/2022.

   • All in-person early voting requests must be made by 11/7/2022. Day. 

Investigate.

1. Who are my current representatives? Enter your personal information  and find out who are your current representatives at, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/county-yearbook/government

2. How did they vote? Look up your state representative and look at how they voted on key issues in the prior year at, https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/how-did-they-vote-in-2021/

3. Who's running in my district? View the List of McHenry Candidates at, https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-a-i/county-clerk/elections/candidate-services. To easily find your candidates on the page press the Ctrl key and F and the same time. Enter your search criteria.

4. View the Illinois Family Institute Voter's Guide, https://illinoisfamily.org/ifi_news/2022_general_election_bulk_voter_guides/. It contains the positions of candidates running, incumbent voting records, and completed candidate questionnaires.

Vote.

1.  Early Voting Information.

2.  Vote in Person. If possible, Vote in person. It helps to prevent voting fraud. 

2. Verify your voting place by checking your voter's registration card. Many people went to the wrong voting place in the primaries.

3. Bring your voter's registration card.