Election Information
General Election: Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Election Calendar 2018:
August 8 First day to apply for a mail in ballot
October 9 Last day for paper voter registration
October 21 Last day to register to vote online
October 20 League of Women Voters of Wilmette Candidate Forum
October 22 Early voting begins. CLICK HERE for locations, hours and more information.
November 1 Last day to request a mail in ballot
November 5 Early voting ends
November 6 Election Day
And mark your calendar for the Wilmette Municipal Elections on April 2, 2019.
For more information, see Cook County Clerk’s Office https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/elections
October 9 Last day for paper voter registration
October 21 Last day to register to vote online
October 20 League of Women Voters of Wilmette Candidate Forum
October 22 Early voting begins. CLICK HERE for locations, hours and more information.
November 1 Last day to request a mail in ballot
November 5 Early voting ends
November 6 Election Day
And mark your calendar for the Wilmette Municipal Elections on April 2, 2019.
For more information, see Cook County Clerk’s Office https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/elections
League of Women Voters Candidate Forums
LWV Candidate Forum Videos
Videos are now available of the Candidate Forums held on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Click on the following links to view:
IL Representative Districts 17 & 18
Cook County Commissioner Districts 13 & 14
US 9th Congressional District
Videos are now available of the Candidate Forums held on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
Click on the following links to view:
IL Representative Districts 17 & 18
Cook County Commissioner Districts 13 & 14
US 9th Congressional District
Local Forums
LWV Wilmette, along with the Evanston, Glenview/Glencoe, Wilmette and Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth Leagues, held candidate forums for five contested races ahead of the November 6 general election. The forums will took place at the Wilmette Village Hall on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
The forums began at 9:00 am with candidates Jan Schakowsky and John D. Elleson for the 9th Congressional District. At 10:00 am, 13th District Cook County Commissioner candidates, Larry Suffredin and Chris Hanusiak, and 14th District Cook County Commissioner candidates, Scott Britton and Greg Goslin, responded to questions. Candidates for the 17th State Representative District, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Peter Lee, and candidates for the 18thState Representative District, Robyn Gabel and Julie Cho, followed in a forum at 11:10 am. The public was able to submit written questions for the candidates at the forum.
No forum for the 9th Illinois Senate race took place because a candidate declined participation.
League forums bring information to all voters in a truly nonpartisan manner.
LWV Wilmette, along with the Evanston, Glenview/Glencoe, Wilmette and Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth Leagues, held candidate forums for five contested races ahead of the November 6 general election. The forums will took place at the Wilmette Village Hall on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
The forums began at 9:00 am with candidates Jan Schakowsky and John D. Elleson for the 9th Congressional District. At 10:00 am, 13th District Cook County Commissioner candidates, Larry Suffredin and Chris Hanusiak, and 14th District Cook County Commissioner candidates, Scott Britton and Greg Goslin, responded to questions. Candidates for the 17th State Representative District, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Peter Lee, and candidates for the 18thState Representative District, Robyn Gabel and Julie Cho, followed in a forum at 11:10 am. The public was able to submit written questions for the candidates at the forum.
No forum for the 9th Illinois Senate race took place because a candidate declined participation.
League forums bring information to all voters in a truly nonpartisan manner.
Gubernatorial Debate
The League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund is proud to partner with ABC 7 Chicago/WLS-TV and Univision Chicago to broadcast commercial free, “Vote 2018: The Debate in the Race for Illinois Governor. The debate will air LIVE, Wednesday, October 3, 6:00 PM -7:00 PM on ABC 7, abc7chicago.com and on the ABC 7 news app and the ABC 7 Chicago Facebook page. ABC 7 Anchor /Reporter Alan Krashesky will moderate with ABC 7 Political Reporter Craig Wall and Univision Chicago Anchor Erika Maldonado, serving on a panel to question the candidates. The debate will be available on-demand at abc7chicago.com and univisionchicago.com.
The League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund is proud to partner with ABC 7 Chicago/WLS-TV and Univision Chicago to broadcast commercial free, “Vote 2018: The Debate in the Race for Illinois Governor. The debate will air LIVE, Wednesday, October 3, 6:00 PM -7:00 PM on ABC 7, abc7chicago.com and on the ABC 7 news app and the ABC 7 Chicago Facebook page. ABC 7 Anchor /Reporter Alan Krashesky will moderate with ABC 7 Political Reporter Craig Wall and Univision Chicago Anchor Erika Maldonado, serving on a panel to question the candidates. The debate will be available on-demand at abc7chicago.com and univisionchicago.com.
Ballot Information and Resources
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Illinois Voter Guide
The Illinois League of Women Voters has developed a complete voter guide available at www.illinoisvoterguide.org. Get candidate resources, including a candidate guide and judicial vacancies, find your voting jurisdiction, poll location, and accessibility information. Remember that when researching candidates, it’s a good idea to consult many different, reliable sources when possible. |
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WTTW Video Voters Guide
Voters can actually see and listen to candidates for Cook County, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, State-wide offices, and Congressional districts within the Chicago area at www.wttw.com/voterguide
All candidates for these races were recently invited to film 2-minute videos at the WTTW studios. The candidates chose what they would say, were able to use the teleprompter, and were filmed by the professionals at WTTW. There was no cost to the candidates for taking advantage of this opportunity to get out their messages.
Voters can actually see and listen to candidates for Cook County, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, State-wide offices, and Congressional districts within the Chicago area at www.wttw.com/voterguide
All candidates for these races were recently invited to film 2-minute videos at the WTTW studios. The candidates chose what they would say, were able to use the teleprompter, and were filmed by the professionals at WTTW. There was no cost to the candidates for taking advantage of this opportunity to get out their messages.
Information on Judges
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Referenda Information
THREE ADVISORY REFERENDA (non-binding)
“Shall the minimum wage in your municipality match the $13 per hour Cook county minimum wage law for adults over the age of 18 by July 1, 2020, and indexed to the consumer price index after that?”
Yes or No
“Shall your municipality match the Cook County earned sick time law which allows for workers to earn up to 40 hours (5 days) of sick time a year to take care of their own health or a family member’s health?”
Yes or No
The above referenda are a result of two ordinances that were passed by the Cook County Board; however, more than 50% of municipalities have opted out of enforcing these ordinances. Cook County would like to get a sense of each community’s feeling on these issues. To see if your community has opted out of this please click on this link.
The third referendum is as follows:
“Should the State of Illinois strengthen penalties for the illegal trafficking of firearms and require all gun dealers to be certified by the State?”
Yes or No
The third referendum, which deals with gun trafficking penalties and gun dealer registrations, is based on bills that passed the legislature. According to the state League of Women Voters, either the Governor is likely to veto them or they are being held back from his desk with the understanding that he is likely to veto them. The League supported both bills and gathered signatures for a petition in support of SB 337 Combating illegal Gun Trafficking Act. The LWVIL asks you tovote “yes” on this referendum. Click here for the fact sheet on SB 337.
“Shall the minimum wage in your municipality match the $13 per hour Cook county minimum wage law for adults over the age of 18 by July 1, 2020, and indexed to the consumer price index after that?”
Yes or No
“Shall your municipality match the Cook County earned sick time law which allows for workers to earn up to 40 hours (5 days) of sick time a year to take care of their own health or a family member’s health?”
Yes or No
The above referenda are a result of two ordinances that were passed by the Cook County Board; however, more than 50% of municipalities have opted out of enforcing these ordinances. Cook County would like to get a sense of each community’s feeling on these issues. To see if your community has opted out of this please click on this link.
The third referendum is as follows:
“Should the State of Illinois strengthen penalties for the illegal trafficking of firearms and require all gun dealers to be certified by the State?”
Yes or No
The third referendum, which deals with gun trafficking penalties and gun dealer registrations, is based on bills that passed the legislature. According to the state League of Women Voters, either the Governor is likely to veto them or they are being held back from his desk with the understanding that he is likely to veto them. The League supported both bills and gathered signatures for a petition in support of SB 337 Combating illegal Gun Trafficking Act. The LWVIL asks you tovote “yes” on this referendum. Click here for the fact sheet on SB 337.
