Election offices announce dates for Early-Voting, Grace-Period Voting
Area voters should note the upcoming dates for registering for the March 15 primary election. Officials also want voters to be aware of opportunities for Early-Voting and Grace-Voting. The last day to register to vote at the polls in the March 15 primary election is February 16. That’s the word from Iroquois County Clerk Lisa Fancher. Citizens who are 17 years old now, but who be will be 18 by the Nov. 8 general election, may register and vote in the March 15 primary. Register at the county clerk's office at the Administrative Center in Watseka. One can also register with your village or township clerk, or call the clerk's office at 815-432-6960 for the name of a voter registrar in your precinct. Two forms of identification are required to register — driver's license, Social Security card, utility bill, employer or student identification, birth certificate, naturalization papers or credit card. At least one item must contain your current address. The Early-Voting Grace-Period for unregistered, qualified individuals to register and vote in person at the county clerk's office is February 17 to March 15. Citizens wishing to register and vote must present two forms of identification. Registered voters also may submit a change of address form in person at the clerk's office. Office hours for grace period registration and voting are: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. On Saturday, March 12, office hours will be 8:30 a.m. to noon. Additionally, the clerk's office will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day, March 15, for grace period registration and voting. Similar hours for voter registration, early voting and change of address are offered at other county clerk's offices in Illinois. 94.1 WGFA