Absentee Voting
Step 1 Obtain the proper application for absentee ballot, either by mail or in person, from your election authority (county clerk or board of election commissioners). This link provides a list of county clerk websites, addresses, and phone numbers. Step 2 Upon receipt, complete the application. Make certain to include your name, home address, address where you want the ballot to be mailed, and be sure to sign the application. In primary elections you must state your party affiliation. Step 3 After completing the application, either mail it or deliver it yourself to your election authority. If you return the application in person or complete the application in the election authority’s office, you may immediately vote your absentee ballot in the election authority’s office. If you mail the application and it is properly completed, the election authority will mail your absentee ballot to you. Step 4 After receiving your ballot, VOTE THE BALLOT IN SECRET. Insert the ballot into the envelope provided, seal it, complete and sign the certification on the back and PERSONALLY return it or mail it. (The absentee voter may authorize, in writing, a spouse, parent, child, brother, sister, or licensed motor carrier, to deliver to the election authority the completed absentee ballot in sufficient time to be delivered to the polling place on Election Day.) YOU MUST REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY JANUARY 31ST |
Register to Vote in McLean County
If your primary residence is located in Bloomington-Normal you are still able to register to vote! You must go to the McLean County Clerk’s office in person to register. The Clerk’s office is located at 115 E. Washington St., room 102. You can reach the Clerk’s office at 309-888-5588 if you have more questions on registering in person. Check your voter status! Check your address to see if you are currently registered to vote in McLean County. Also check to see where your polling place is on election day! Sample Ballots for February 5th Democratic Party Primary Ballot Republican Party Primary Ballot |