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VOTING
​Mail in Voting
Register to Vote
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Madison County Voter Registration Information
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In-person including at Wood River Public Library
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By Mail- Mail-in Voter Registration Form- download PDF form to complete online and print.
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Automatic Voter Registration, commonly known as "AVR", is a bipartisan initiative and establishes electronic voter registration at multiple Illinois state agencies, including Secretary of State Driver's Service facilities.
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Restoration of Voting Rights after a felony conviction
Where to Vote
Sample Ballot
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Madison County- you will need to provide your name.
County Board
Find your county board district here
EDUCATION/NEWS
BallotReady- A one stop shop where you can check your registration, make a plan to vote and research every name and measure on the ballot.
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Ballotpedia- "The Encyclopedia of American Politics" including sample ballots and candidate profiles.
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Local Election News Coverage
IMPORTANT DATES
SEPT. 26
Mail in ballots sent out
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OCT. 8
Last day to register to vote
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OCT. 9
Grace period registration & voting begins
Early voting begins at County Court House
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OCT. 21
Early voting begins at remote sites
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OCT. 31
Last day mail in ballots will be sent
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NOV. 4
Last day of grace period registration and voting
Last day of early voting
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NOV. 5
Election Day (Polls open 6:00am-7:00pm)
GOVERNMENT SITES
Madison County Election Calendar
Madison County Voter Information
Illinois State Board of Elections A quick and easy way to find candidate filings, general election information, and to verify if you are registered to vote in Illinois.
Federal Voting Assistance Program Federal voting assistance for service members, their families, and overseas citizens. Provides access to election officials and voting assistance officers to help navigate the absentee voting process.
Presidential Election Process Learn about the Presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions. The Federal Government has developed a glossary of common terms used during election seasons. Perfect for new voters.