A Nonpartisan Resource for the Tuesday, November 2020 General Election.
General Election: A final election for a political office with a limited list of candidates. The candidates in the general election are the people who won their party’s primary election. General elections happen at a local, state, and national level.
MAIL-IN VOTING
Due to COVID-19 many are looking for mail-in voting. Find out more and request your ballot.
REGISTER TO VOTE
In person including at Wood River Public Library or Wood River City Hall
By Mail- Mail-In Voter Registration Form- download PDF or form to complete online and print
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.
Restoration of Voting Rights after a felony conviction.
WHERE TO VOTE
IMPORTANT DATES
SEPTEMBER 24
Vote by mail begins
OCTOBER 6
Close of voter registration
OCTOBER 7
Grace period registration and grace period voting begins
NOVEMBER 2
Early voting period ends
NOVEMBER 3
General Election.
Mail in ballots must be post marked by this date.
CANDIDATES/BALLOT MEASURES
List of candidates has been compiled to the best of our ability. If a candidate's name or official site is not listed, please contact to request a candidate be added upon review.
*indicates incumbent candidate
In alphabetical order
Auditor
Democratic Party
Joe Silkwood (Campaign Website)
Republican Party
David Michael (Campaign Website)
Circuit Clerk
Democratic Party
Amy Gabriel (Campaign Website)
Republican Party
Tom McRae (Campaign Facebook)
Coroner
Democratic Party
Steve Nonn* (Campaign Website)
County Board Chair
Democratic Party
Robert Daiber (Campaign Website)
Republican Party
Kurt Prenzler* (Campaign Website)
States Attorney
Democratic Party
Crystal Uhe (Campaign Website)
Republican Party
Tom Haine (Campaign Website)
U.S. PRESIDENT
In alphabetical order
U.S. SENTAOR
In alphabetical order
Democratic Party
Richard J. Durbin* (Campaign Website)
Independent
Patrick Feges (Campaign Website)
Willie Wilson (Campaign Website)
Libertarian Party
Danny Malouf (Campaign Website)
Republican Party
Mark C. Curran, Jr. (Campaign Website)
CONGRESS
in alphabetical order
12th Congressional District
Democratic Party
Ray Lenzi (Campaign Website)
Republican Party
Mike Bost* (Campaign Website)
13th Congressional District
Democratic Party
Betsy Londrigan (Campaign Website)
Republican Party
Rodney Davis* (Campaign Website)
15th Congressional District
Democratic Party
Erika Weaver (Campaign Website)
Libertarian Party
Kathleen McManamon (Campaign Facebook)
Republican Party
Mary Miller (Campaign Website)
COUNTY
JUDICIAL
In alphabetical order
Circuit Court 3rd Judicial Circuit
Democratic Party
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Tom Gibbons (Campaign Website)
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Amy Maher (Campaign Website)
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Leslie Wood (Campaign Website)
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.
CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
Federal Election Commission–Official United States Government website that tracks campaign finance and donations.
Illinois Sunshine– a tool for browsing political contributions in the state of Illinois.
DEBATE SCHEDULE
PRESIDENTIAL
September 29, 2020
University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Indiana)
VICE-PRESIDENTIAL
October 7
The University of Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah)
PRESIDENTIAL
October 15, 2020
The University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
PRESIDENTIAL
October 22, 2020
Belmont University (Nashville, Tennessee)
FACT CHECKING
Annenberg Political Fact Check– A nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
Center for Public Integrity– A nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom investigating democracy, power, and privilege. Their reporting focuses on the influence of money and the impact of inequality on our society.
Newsguard– Browser extension that provides an easy way to evaluate websites. “Green-Red ratings compiled by a team of trained journalists signal if a website is trying to get it right or has a hidden agenda, or knowingly publishes falsehoods or propaganda.”
Politifact– Fact checking website founded by editors of Time Magazine and in conjunction with Congressional Quarterly.
GENERAL RESOURCES
BallotReady– a nonpartisan site that allows you to build your ballot by diving into every candidate and referendum on your ballot including candidate’s backgrounds, stances on issues, and experience. BallotReady lets you “explore your ballot, make informed choices, and vote!”
BestColleges.com Student Voting Guide– A nonpartisan guide designed for college students. Includes a bipartisan key issues guide and voter registration information for each state.
ProCon.org– Pros and Cons of current issues- Feeling overwhelmed by all the issues being debated during the 2020 Presidential Election? Start here! ProCon.org is a nonprofit nonpartisan public charity that use professional researchers and rigorous editorial standards.
Project Vote Smart– a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office.