Elections

League of Women Voters^®
of Wilmette

Who is on the ballot in the next election? How to register to vote? ...and more

Voter Information. Position on Con-Con. Con-Con Tool Kit. Register to Vote.

Voter Information

Find the facts about voting in your state at Vote411.org. Before an election, find your polling place.
Find information about the next election at .....
Cook County Clerk:http://www.cookctyclerk.com/

Position on the 2009 Constitutional Convention

NEW! LWVIL POSITION ON 2009 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION Note: The ballot question of whether a Constitutional Convention should be called will be voted upon at the November 4, 2008, General Election. The League of Women Voters of Illinois opposes holding a constitutional convention at this time. We believe the present constitution is serving the citizens of Illinois and may be changed using the amendatory process where necessary. A constitutional convention opens the entire constitution to revision with the risk of losing many of the important gains achieved in 1970. It is estimated that the convention would cost at least $78 million, and this money could be put to better use at a time when state resources are limited. The serious lack of preparation and public information by Illinois government officials on a constitutional convention means that there is insufficient time to educate the public adequately on the complexities of the issues.

Con-Con Tool Kit

INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL:
Getting Started on the Action Campaign
Suggested Stratagies for the Con-Con Campaign
Other Points to Keep in Mind
TOOL KIT ITEMS:
Two Minute Con-Con Speech
Con-Con Talking Points
Responding to Con-Con Supporters
Sample Press Release
Sample Letter to the Editor
Sample Flier
Major Accomplishments of the 1970 Consitution

Register to Vote

Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name?
Look at http://www.voterinfonet.com
Registration Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be at least 18 years of age by election day
Must have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days

Registration is open year round except:

During the 28-day period just prior to an election
During the 2 days after such elections (1 day after in Chicago)

Where to Register:

County Clerk's office in downtown Chicago or in Skokie
State Board of Elections office in downtown Chicago (312)814-6440
Village Hall, Wilmette (847)853-7511
New Trier Township office in Winnetka

You can also register to vote when applying for services at the following:

Driver's License Facilities
Department of Public Aid offices
Department of Public Health offices
Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities offices
Department of Rehabilitation Services offices

The Wilmette League frequently registers voters prior to each election at the Wilmette Public Library. Dates are announced in the local paper and are close to the last date for registration before the election.
What forms of identification are needed?

2 forms of identification with 1 showing your current residence address. If you register by mail, you must vote in person the first time you vote.

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: October 24, 2008 14:45 PDT.