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Polling places across the state are scheduled to operate from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. However, those still in line at the 7 p.m. mark will still be allowed to vote until everyone in line ...
For those heading to the polls on Tuesday, here are some tips to help you know where to go and when in Illinois.
Illinois State Board of Elections Archived 2019-06-21 at the Wayback Machine — official website Illinois Online Voter Application Website Archived 2016-05-13 at the Wayback Machine — official website: allows voter registration, registration status lookup, and polling place lookup; Illinois at Ballotpedia
The coverage formula, contained in Section 4(b) of the Act, determines which states are subject to preclearance. As enacted in 1965, the first element in the formula was whether, on November 1, 1964, the state or a political subdivision of the state maintained a "test or device" restricting the opportunity to register and vote.
The federal Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 was a critical tool in addressing racial discrimination in voting, particularly in southern states. Its most potent provision was the preclearance requirement under Section 5, which mandated that certain jurisdictions with histories of discrimination obtain federal approval before changing voting laws ...
The DOJ has for years regularly deployed its staff to monitor polling sites on election day to enforce federal laws — though in 2024 it intends to deploy to nearly double the 44 jurisdictions ...
The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (VAEHA) P.L. 98-435, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1973ee–1973ee-6, is a United States law passed in 1984 that mandates easy access for handicapped and elderly person to voter registration and polling places during Federal elections.
All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives and 23 state Senate seats also will be in contention. Democrats hold 78-40 and 40-19 respective super-majorities.