With coronavirus a continuing concern as the General Election approaches, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson encourages voters to consider voting by mail. It is a safe, secure, and convenient option to in-person voting.
The Illinois General Assembly this year passed an election bill. It requires County Clerks to send Vote by Mail Applications to registered voters, for the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, General Election.
Whiteside County will mail Applications to vote to all registered voters prior to Saturday, August 1.
Nelson stated, “It has come to our attention that there are other organizations sending out Applications as well. Please use the Vote by Mail Application from our office. It has the 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, return address on the postcard and a presorted stamp from Tremont, IL. If you choose to vote by mail, simply complete the postcard and mail it back to the County Clerk’s office before Thursday, October 29.”
Ballots will be mailed to applicants beginning Thursday, September 24, which is also the first day of Early Voting. The deadline for applying for a mail ballot is Thursday, October 29. After that date, voters can still receive a mail ballot by applying in person at the County Clerk’s office at 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison.
Ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, November 3, to be accepted. Properly postmarked Ballots will be accepted through Tuesday, November 17.
If you would like to become an Election Judge, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 815-772-5189.