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About Voting

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Your Vote Is Your Voice
In 1965 President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.  He said, "This right to vote is the basic right without which all others are meaningless. It gives people, people as individuals, control over their own destinies."

Why Vote in the April 4, 2023 Muncipal Election? 

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Learn About the Municipal Election

What is a Municipal Election?  What offices will be on your ballot for this election?  Who are the candidates for these offices?  Visit this page to learn about the April 4, 2023 Muncipal Election.  LB: I'll need to create some text to replace the Why Vote box. 

Muncipal Election Key Dates and Deadlines

Muncipal Election April 4, 2023 - This election allows voters to select those who will hold city, town, village, school board, and community college board seats. 

Register to Vote

Now-March 7, 2023:  Register using paper forms, by mail, or with a Deputy Registrar.
Now-March 19, 2023: Register online. (Online registration is closed February 12-March 2.)
March 8-April 4, 2023: Register and vote the same day at in-person locations.

Vote Early

February 23-April 3, 2023: Registered voters can vote early at Brookens Center February 12-April 3. 
March 8-April 3, 2023: Register and vote early at Brookens Center.
March 27-April 3, 2023: Register and vote early on campus and at other county-wide locations.

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Vote by Mail

January 4-March 30, 2023: Request a mail ballot. Voters are encouraged to request mail ballots as early as possible.
February 23, 2023: Mail ballots will start being sent out. 
Febraury 27-April 4, 2023: Return your mail ballot before 7:00 pm on April 4. Use a drop box or put in the US mail.
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Download "Key Dates for April 4, 2023 Muncicpal Election"

Register

Learn about registration requirements in Illinois, as well as how to register in Champaign County. Check your registration status and update your registration if you've moved since the last time you voted.
Learn more about Registering to Vote

Prepare

Learn what will be on your ballot  for the Muncipal Election April 4, 2023. Learn about the candidates, and make a plan for how to vote.
Learn more about preparing to vote

Vote! 

 Learn how to vote by mail or vote in person before or on Election Day.
Vote in Person
Vote by Mail
Voting Q&A
Voting Overview

Additional Resources

Champaign County Clerk

The Champaign County Clerk and Recorder is the election authority and the definitive source for election information for Champaign County. You can find out about the election at the County Clerk's website or reach out to the office by phone or on social media.
  • County Clerk Elections website
  • County Clerk telephone number:  (217) 384-3720
  • County Clerk Twitter feed
  • County Clerk Facebook page​​

Election Resources for Voters and Volunteers

The League has developed a number of Election Resources for voters and volunteers that are freely available to all to download and share.

On this page, you'll find links to handouts and training materials, graphics for social media and other distribution, materials aimed at youth, and election judge information.   We encourage you to get the word out by sharing these resources on social media, in newsletters, or by any other ways you can think of!

Illinois State Board of Elections

Information about elections and voting in Illinois can also be found at the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Registration look-up, address changes, and online voter registration are available on this site. 

Champaign County Election News Sources




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Contact Information

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