The provided source material focuses exclusively on election administration, voter registration, and related civic information for DeKalb County, Illinois. No information is present regarding free samples, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programs. The sources detail the role of the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office, voting procedures, polling place locations, and election results. Additionally, one source mentions the League of Women Voters of DeKalb County as a non-profit organization accepting donations, but does not describe any consumer freebie or sample programs.
Election Administration and Authority
The DeKalb County Clerk’s Office serves as the chief election authority administering elections throughout DeKalb County. The County Clerk’s Elections Division provides numerous services for local election officials, candidates, registered voters, and the general public. The office strives to conduct all elections in a fair, accurate, and efficient manner, aiming to provide prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service to everyone, whether in the office, by mail, by phone, or via the website. The County Clerk & Recorder has prioritized communicating the office’s commitment to integrity and transparency in elections and has created a guide outlining the election administration process in DeKalb County, emphasizing key procedures, adherence to state laws, and ongoing improvements.
Voter Registration and Eligibility
Illinois residents who are 18 or older can register to vote up to and on Election Day. Voter registration can be completed in person at a multitude of locations, including the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, many banks, public libraries, secretary of state’s offices, and local municipal offices. Voters can confirm their registration status by visiting the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.ova.elections.il.gov. A voter’s polling place is determined by their precinct number and listed on the voter registration card received in the mail. Voters can also check their polling place at the DeKalb County Clerk’s website at dekalb.il.clerkserve.com.
Mail-In Ballots and Drop Boxes
The DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is responsible for administering elections and is the point of contact for all DeKalb County voters. Mail-in ballot applications can be submitted 90 days before an election up through five days before Election Day, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. For the specific election referenced in the source material, the final day to request a mail-in ballot was Friday. A drop box for those who vote by mail is located outside the DeKalb County Administration Building at 110 E. Sycamore St.
Election Day Procedures
On Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who are in line by 7 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. Unofficial results are expected to be posted within five days of the election. Race results likely will not be known on election night; the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is expected to publish race numbers on an ongoing basis, live starting after polls close and throughout the evening. Write-in votes are counted only if the voter fills in the oval and writes the preferred candidate’s name on the line next to it. Names do not need to be spelled correctly or fully for the vote to count, provided election officials can understand the voter’s intent. Only candidates who have filed to run as write-ins will be counted, and write-in results likely will not be known on election night since those ballots need to be hand-counted.
Local Races and Referendums
Local elections in DeKalb County include races for mayors, village presidents, township supervisors, City Councils, village boards, and school board seats. Specific races mentioned include: - DeKalb City Clerk (write-in candidates only) - DeKalb Park Board of Commissioners (three positions) - DeKalb Township Township Supervisor - Sycamore Mayor, City Clerk (uncontested), City Council (Ward 4 contested), Sycamore Park Board of Commissioners (two positions), and Sycamore School District 427 board (four seats) - Genoa-Kingston School District 424 board (four positions) - Sandwich Mayor, City Council (Wards 1, 2, and 4 contested), and District 430 school board (three positions) - Cortland Mayor and three village trustees
Referendums on the ballot include: - South Grove Township: a new property tax for retirement costs and a property tax limiting rate - Kaneland School District 302: authorizing $140.3 million in building bonds for district infrastructure - Shabbona: increasing the Shabbona Fire Protection District’s property tax limiting rate and establishing the Flewellin Memorial Library District to expand boundaries to include all of Shabbona Township and the Village of Lee
Voter Protection and Results Access
Election Protection hotlines are available for voters needing assistance: - 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683): English - 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682): Spanish/English - 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683): Asian languages/English - 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287): Arabic/English Illinois residents can also text MYVOTE to 866-687-8683 with any concerns, which will be addressed by trained volunteers.
Live Illinois election results will be available on NBC Chicago, the station’s 24/7 Streaming News Channel, and via NBC Chicago’s website and mobile app. Voters can turn on notifications in the app to receive the latest news surrounding the election.
League of Women Voters of DeKalb County
The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County (LWVDKC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization accepts donations to honor the work of trail-blazing suffragists of the past and to provide resources for the organization to grow. Donations may be made online with PayPal or mailed to PO Box 1125, DeKalb, IL 60115. The organization aims to keep the power of voting in the hands of the people, protect the environment, and fight for social justice. The source material does not describe any free samples, promotional offers, or consumer freebies associated with this organization.
Conclusion
The provided source material offers detailed information about election administration, voter registration, mail-in ballot procedures, local races, and voter protection resources in DeKalb County, Illinois. No information regarding free samples, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programs is present in the sources. Voters seeking information about elections and voting procedures can utilize the resources provided by the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office and the League of Women Voters of DeKalb County.