Plainfield Democrats

Plainfield Township Democratic Organization

Voter Information

Information for the Voters and prospective voters of Plainfield Township. Included here is Democratic Candidate page, Election dates, Voter Registration, Absentee & Early Voting locations for upcoming election, Election Judge information and a link to a listing of Plainfield Township Election Day Polling Locations.

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TO GO TO THE ELECTION INFORMATION PAGE WITH CANDIDATE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE:

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NEXT ELECTION CYCLE:

GENERAL ELECTION -- Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010:

(Plainfield Township related)

United States Senator

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Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Treasurer

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Representatives in the United States Congress – 11th & 13th Districts

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State Senator-For two-year term:
District 43

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Representatives in the General Assembly – 84th & 85th Districts

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Circuit Court Judges
Resident Circuit Court Judges
Subcircuits Judges

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County Clerk
County Treasurer
County Sheriff
Regional Superintendents of Schools

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County Board Members District 5 & 9
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TO GO TO THE ELECTION INFORMATION PAGE WITH CANDIDATE INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE:

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To print a customizable ballot, specific to your local Precinct, please visit an online election center, available through eVoter.com

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ROBOCALLS are a part of politics in Illinois and in Washington. Legislation has been discussed, but has not been made into law. There are three camps: end the calls completely through law, a self-governing organization w/ an "opt-out" like the "NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY" and of course, the "I Love ROBOCALLS" backers.

To help express your desire to end the calls, make the politicians or organization act responsibly or to make the calling company identify itself, please contact your Democratic officials: Senator Linda Holmes, Rep. Emily McAsey, Congresswoman Halvorson.

If you have no issues with the calls ("I love ROBOCALLS"), DO NOTHING ....then nothing will change for you.

To help stop the political ROBOCALLS...please click on the following:

The National Political Do Not Contact Registry is a non-partisan grass-roots movement to take control back by asking our elected representatives to stop calling us at home.

There is no guarantee this will completely stop the calls, but it may help!!

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Voter Registration

You may register to vote:

At the County Clerk's office, 302 North Chicago Street, Joliet (815)740-4620
Through a Deputy Registrar duly appointed by the County Clerk
At your local municipal or township office and other local agencies ( click here to link with Deputy Registrar Locations )
When you apply, change or renew your drivers license at an Illinois Secretary of States' office or online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. The Secretary of States' office will give you two choices: complete an application at the Secretary of States office or they will mail you a packet (if applying by phone or internet). Once the application is completed you will return the packet with evidence of residency* to your local voting authority. One note: If you apply by mail you will not be eligible to vote an absentee ballot at the next election...voting must be in person!

*For more information on registration by mail --including proof of residency and voting rights, please go to the following link: www.elections.state.il.us

Registration is open throughout the year except:

during the 30 days preceding an election. This allows voter files to be prepared for the election (one exception is early absentee voting --- see: "Absentee and Early Voting" )

Registration reopens:

the second day following an election.

You may register to vote if you are:

A U.S. Citizen and,
18 years of age by the date of the next election and,
A resident of your Will County precinct address for 30 days immediately prior to the next election.
Two (2) forms of identification are required to register through a deputy registrar: at least one of the two forms must show your name and current address, only one form of identification may be a piece of mail addressed and delivered to you.
The second form must show your name. These forms of identification shall include, but not be limited to:

    Driver's License ---- Social Security Card ---- Birth Certificate
    Employee ID Card ---- Student ID Card ---- Credit Card
    Library Card ---- Insurance Card ---- Utility Bill
    Checkbook ---- Telephone Book ---- State ID Card

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Absentee, Grace Period and Early Voting

There are now five (5) ways to vote available to every eligible voter:

1) For requesting an Absentee ballot, go to the Will County Clerk site for an on line application: Absentee Ballot -- An application will be sent to your home ...or you may call the Will County Clerk's office at 815-740-4615. ----- Upon receipt of the application and absentee ballot, follow all instructions on how to vote and return the application and ballot. Voted ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by midnight on the day before the election) or personally delivered to the County Clerk's Office by the voter. There is a limited exception permitting ballot return by a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or a licensed delivery service where the authorization form is completed by the voter and included with the ballot.

Temporarily Absent Student Program
Students who temporarily live outside their precinct while attending school may enroll in this program. Once enrolled, the Will County Clerk’s Office will automatically send an application and ballot to the school address for a period of two years. Each summer the school address is confirmed by a mailing to the student’s home registration address. This program is renewable. For more information please call 815-740-4632.

Registered Voter Admitted to Hospital, Nursing Home, or Rehabilitation Center (within 5 days of election)
A registered voter who has been admitted to a hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center not more than 5 days before an election may request as absentee ballot be delivered in person to him/her in the hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center. An application must be completed by the voter and the relative or registered voter of the same precinct who delivers the absentee ballot to the hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center. His or her attending physician must complete the affidavit on the back of the application. Call the Will County Clerk’s Office at 815/740-4632 for further details.

Armed Forces and Overseas Absentee Voting
Military personnel and their spouses or U.S. Citizens living outside the United States may request an absentee ballot by sending in a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form anytime after January 1st of each year. This application is good through 2 Federal elections. If you are in the military, you should ask your commanding officer for the form (red and white form). If you are overseas, request the FPCA form from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you are unable to obtain the card stock FPCA form, you may use the on-line version of the FPCA (OFPCA) as an alternative by visiting www.fvap.gov.

2) In person absentee voting is available to qualified voters , where he/she may cast an absentee ballot in person at the Will County Clerk's office not more than 40 days or less than one day prior to the election.

Note: You may also vote by absentee ballot in person at township, city, and village offices offices throughout the county, not more than 21 days or less than one day prior to the election. (photo identification may be requested) for Plainfield Township locations see below*

3) Early voting is available from 22 days to 5 days before the election*

4) Grace Period Voting: A new Illinois law now provides a “grace period” for individuals who were unable to register to vote or change their address prior to the close of registration (30 days prior to an election). “Grace Period” individuals may register to vote or change their address from the 27th through the 14^th day prior to an election. Grace Period Voting is only available at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet IL. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. "GRACE PERIOD" INDIVIDUALS MUST ALSO VOTE AT THE SAME TIME. THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY NOT VOTE AT THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY!

5) Day of election voting at your polling location. See the back of your voter card or contact the Will County Clerk at 815-740-4615 for assistance. If you are incapacitated and cannot go into the polls, you may request curbside voting on election day. A listing of Plainfield Township Polling Locations is available by scrolling down further on this page.

*Plainfield Township Early/Absentee voting locations

Please Note: Early voting and in person absentee voting for those in Plainfield Township including residents in the Plainfield Township sections of the cities of Crest Hill or Joliet is available at the:

Plainfield Township Office -- through January 28th
22525 W. Lockport Rd, Plainfield
Monday thru Friday ---8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am until 12 noon
For info call: 815-436-8308

NEW THIS ELECTION CYCLE:

Plainfield Village Hall -- through January 28th
24000 W. Lockport Rd, Plainfield
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
No Saturday Hours
For info call: 815-436-7093

Will County Clerk's Office -- in person absentee voting available through February 1st
302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
Monday thru Friday ---8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am until 12 noon
For info call: 815-740-4615 or 815-740-4616

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Village of Romeoville Plainfield Township residents can vote early & absentee in person (photo identification may be requested) through January 28th, along with the above listed locations at: Romeoville Village Hall, 13 Montrose Dr. -- Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.-- No Saturday Hours -- for information call 815/886-7200

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Currently, the City of Joliet and the Village of Crest Hill have signed waivers they are not conducting absentee/early voting.

If there are any questions or comments about voting locations, please call the following:

Will County Clerk: (815) 740-4616

The Plainfield Township Democratic Organization does not have control on voting locations within Plainfield Township!

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How Do I Vote in Will County?

How to vote with the "Optical Scan Voting" machine. -- Click here: Optical Scan Voting

Where Do I Vote in Plainfield Township?

Plainfield Township Polling Locations (note: NEW Voting Locations)-- Click here:

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Top Ten Reasons to Get Out and Vote

To speak your mind: Your vote is your voice. It tells elected officials how you feel about education, healthcare, social security and other important issues.
To make them listen: Your vote is your loudspeaker, too. When we turn out to vote, you can bet that the politicians know it – and you can be sure, when we all crank up that loudspeaker, they’ll pay attention to what we have to say.
For our children: Our children can’t vote – so we have to do it for them. That’s how we make our views known about schools, safety, the environment and other issues that will affect our children’s future.
For our community: Do you ever wonder why one neighborhood gets passed over for the things it needs while other neighborhoods seem to get it all? One big reason is voting. When we vote, we get results we can see right where we live.
For yourself: Let’s face it – it’s no fun to sit on the sidelines and complain. To win the game, you have to be in it. Voting puts you in the game that counts most of all – democracy.
To honor our history: As long as this country has existed, there have been people who didn’t want us to vote. Well, guess what? Today, there are still people who don’t want you to vote. And it’s your turn to stand up and vote to preserve and honor those who went before us.
To control our future: Elected officials make decisions that affect our daily lives. From homeland security to social security, the individuals we vote for will make decisions about our quality of life.
To stop something: Voting lets you stop complaining about things in your community. It puts you in the driver’s seat instead of the back of the bus.
To start something: Voting gets to be habit-forming, and it’s contagious, too. Once you get out and vote, it’ll feel so good that you’ll want to do it again and again. Pretty soon your kids and neighbors will want some of what you’ve got, and from there on, the rest will be history.
To win: In every election year, some races are decided by just a handful of votes. Those who vote demand respect. When we vote, we win.

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