Bolingbrook Voter Guide 2020

Abhinanda Datta
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BOLINGBROOK, IL — With early voting and voting-by-mail numbers expected to reach record levels, many residents are indicating that they're very interested in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Several mail-in voting drop boxes have been installed around Will County, including one at Bolingbrook Library.

The drop box will be located inside the library, which is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The newly purchased white metal boxes will be clearly marked for voters, a release states. The boxes will be emptied on a daily basis by trained election representatives. All ballots will be immediately transported to the Will County Clerk's Office.

Early voting in Illinois began last month, although early voting in-person in Bolingbrook began on Oct. 19.

In addition to voting on president, some state and local races, voters are being asked to vote on the Graduated Income Tax Amendment.

  • A "yes" vote supports repealing the state's constitutional requirement that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and instead allow the state to enact legislation for a graduated income tax.

  • A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, thus continuing to require that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and prohibit a graduated income tax.

Illinois Voters Asked To Decide 'Fair Tax': What You Need To Know »

Presidential race: While the ballot contains candidates from the Green Party, Party for Socialism and Liberation, American Solidarity Party and Libertarian Party, the major party candidates are Republican President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence versus Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris. Check out White House Patch for the latest coverage on the election.

And, while she might not be leading in the polls, this year's Libertarian candidate, Jo Jorgensen, is a native of the north suburbs. You can read more about her here: Lake Co. Native Is Libertarian Party's Presidential Pick.

U.S. Senate: Incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin faces off against Republican Mark Curran, Green Party candidate David F. Black, Libertarian Danny Malouf and Willie Wilson, of the Willie Wilson Party.

Illinois Elections: More Races to Watch, Election-Related Updates As We Near Election Day. »

Will County races include:

  • Chief Executive Officer: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant or Nick Ficarello

  • Circuit Clerk: Andrea Lynn Chasteen or Anthony Granata

  • Coroner: Laurie Summers or James Piacentini

  • County Auditor: Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn or James Buiter

  • Recorder of Deeds: Karen Stukel or Gretchn Fritz

  • State's Attorney: James Glasgow

7 Vote-By-Mail Ballot Boxes In Will Co. To Remain Closed Nov. 3

Bolingbrook voters don't have any local referendum questions on the ballot this election. To find out more, visit here.

Illinois Mail-In Voting: How To Get A Ballot, Drop Box Locations

Voting in person: Safety Precautions Amid COVID-19

Where to vote: Find your polling place here (you can also find this and a sample ballot on your county clerk's website).

If you've voted in Illinois before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.
You may need an ID if:

  • You registered to vote by mail and did not provide ID

  • An election judge challenges your right to vote.

  • If you are also registering to vote or changing your registration address on the day that you vote

  • If you are already in line to vote when the polls close, you still have the right to cast your ballot

  • Staying safe: Aside from wearing a mask and staying 6 feet away from other voters, you can also minimize risk by voting early to avoid long lines to vote.

You Can Vote Safely In Person Despite Coronavirus. Here's How »


This article originally appeared on the Bolingbrook Patch