Early Voting for Primary: Feb. 27-March 15

Katherine C. Schultz, McHenry County Clerk, announces that voters can cast a ballot prior to the March 20 General Primary Election as early as Feb. 27 without having to offer a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early.

The early voting law, effective in Illinois, allows voters to cast a ballot at an early voting center through Thursday, March 15.    

As all ballot styles, for McHenry County, are available at all Early Voting Centers, voters may choose to vote at the site most convenient for them.   

EARLY VOTING WILL BE CONDUCTED AT

McHenry County Administration Building 667 Ware Rd., 2nd Floor, Conference Room A Woodstock, IL

Monday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, March 15

Monday through Friday Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4 Hours: 9 a.m. to Noon 

Saturday, March 10 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Sunday, March 11 Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

Algonquin Township Offices 3702 US Hwy 14, Community Room (Adjacent to Sheriff's Substation) Crystal Lake, IL.

Monday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, March 15

Monday through Friday Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 3 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Saturday,

March 10 Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

The state law requires that a registered voter show valid photo identification before voting early. Voters casting an early ballot must display a current driver's license, a state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photograph.

Any voter who requests an "Early Ballot" or an "In Person Absentee Ballot" MAY NOT go to the polls on Election Day and revoke the ballot he originally requested.

The law prohibits any voter who has been issued an "In Person Absentee Ballot" or "Early Ballot" from appearing at his precinct polling place and requesting another ballot.

For more information about early voting or voting locations, contact the McHenry County Clerk's office at (815) 334-4242. 

Source: Village of Cary, Cary News Weekly