With the general election approaching, I want to make sure residents of the 45th Senate District have the information they need to participate in the election process.
Whether you are registering for the first time, recently moved, or simply want to make sure your information is up to date, now is a good time to check your voter registration status.
To register to vote in Illinois, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Live in your election precinct for at least 30 days before Election Day.
- Be at least 18 years old by the date of the general election.
- Not be serving a sentence of confinement in a penal institution as a result of a conviction.
- Not claim the right to vote anywhere else.
Illinois residents have several options to register, including online, by mail, at their local election authority, at a DMV, or through an appointed registrar.
The deadline to register online is October 18.
If you need to register or would simply like to check your current registration status, you can do so through the Illinois Online Voter Registration Application.
I encourage everyone to make sure they understand the voting process, know the important deadlines, and have accurate registration information.
