A Guide For The Voters On Elections 2014

By Lila Bryant


The time has come when every voter could already narrow the options that they have for the candidates in the political list. It is essential for every person to vote since this is already their chance to select the one that could really lead the government. It would be a general election in the coming Illinois Elections 2014.

During that time, all the executive officers are up for it. The seat for the US Senate is also available for the voting. Their eighteen seats for the House of Representatives also has candidates. The primary elections from the other seats have already been done.

If you needed verification if you were registered, you can proceed to the official website and check it in their Registration Lookup field. You must type in your name and the zip code. It does not consume too much time so you could obtain its results. When it shows, you are given the polling place location if you were registered.

If you are sure you are registered, you only need to find the location for the polling place where you will be voting. You could go to the website of your Election Authority for you to check on that. You could find every polling places in every county in there. If you just moved in there, you should check where you have to go. If you would vote at a wrong precinct, the vote is not counted.

It will be opening by 6oclock in the morning. It will be closing when it is already 7oclock in the evening. Some residents choose to vote as early as possible due to some reasons. They have the right to have it that way. It is only required to check early voting schedules that are available.

If you have not yet registered for this, there is a registration period that would close in twenty eight days before the election. You have to register in person at the office of the election authority. There is also a Grace Period that will be given to the voters who wanted to register and update their address. They could also file for changes in their name during this time.

It is necessary that you will be bringing two valid identification. There must be one ID that indicates your address. Driving license and the state identification card can be utilized. There are some who present the passport. If it is not enough, you can use your new utility bill, statements from the bank, government checks, paychecks and all other government documents indicating name and the address.

You would need the ID especially if you would be applying for Early Voting. It is also needed for new voters who have registered through mail and did not supply the Board with your ID yet. It is also important especially when the Board saw that there is a mismatch on your signature or a discrepancy on the information you have provided.

Voting is a crucial task. This is not beneficial to the voter but to the people of the area as well. You should think if the one you will be choosing can make you area progressive.




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