Where To Vote Early In McHenry County: Election 2020

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — A record number of voters in McHenry County have cast their ballot by mail this election. The Chicago Tribune reports that as of Friday, nearly 34,000 have sent in their mail-in ballot compared to more than 8,000 in 2018 and 4,000 in the last presidential election, according to clerk's office statistics.

Meanwhile, 26,262 have voted early in the county compared to 41,000 in 2016, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Several additional early voting sites opened in the county earlier this month. Currently, there are 12 early voting locations in McHenry County. Voters can go to any of the location to cast their ballot before Nov. 3.

“It has never been easier for a McHenry County voter to make their voice heard on Election Day,”
County Clerk Joe Tirio said. “Voters who want to avoid the lines at their polling place Nov. 3 can visit any of a dozen locations before then and cast their ballot when it’s most convenient for them. Or they can drop them off in a secure drop box, or simply pop their ballots in the mail and be able to track them.”

McHenry County residents who vote by mail can sign up for free to track their ballots by visiting this website and entering their name, date of birth and zip code.

A complete list of early voting locations, and their dates and hours of operation can be found below.

Where Are Drop Boxes Located?

Early voting began in McHenry County on Sept. 24 with a location at the county administration building, 667 Ware Road in Woodstock, and a 24-hour, outdoor drive-up drop box just outside the front entrance, according to the clerk's office.

Three other drop boxes will be available only during voting hours at the Huntley Park District building in Huntley, Cary Area Library in Cary and Algonquin Library in Algonquin. More information on those drop boxes is available above.

Voters who are interested in voting my mail and did not receive an application in the mail can request one by calling 815-334-4242, or by visiting the County Clerk’s website. People who vote by mail should allow at least seven days for their completed ballots to be delivered to the county clerk’s office. Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted.

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