Election 2016 in New Lenox: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results

NEW LENOX, IL — It’s finally almost time. Election Day in Will County should be a busy one. And the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is not the only one to watch. Several congressional and senate seats will be up for election across Chicagoland. Local seats and various referendum questions will also appear on some voters ballots.

With the hopes of making your voting experience as seamless as possible, we’ve included information below and answers to the top election-related questions many voters often have.

For more information, check out the Will County Clerk website.

Where is My Polling Place? How can I view a sample ballot?
The Will County Clerk website allows you to look up your polling place and check out what candidates will appear on your ballot. You can do so by using the polling location tool.

You can also check to see if you are registered to vote by using the Voter Lookup tool.

When can I vote on Election Day?
The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day in Will County.

Can You Register to Vote on Election Day in Will County?
If you have not yet registered to vote, you will be able to do so this year at your home precinct on Election Day in Will County.

What Forms of Identification Do I Need?
When registering before a deputy registrar, you need two forms of identification, with one showing your current address.

On Election Day, you are not required to show identification at the polling place if you are already registered to vote from the address where you reside. The only exception to this is if you registered by mail and failed to include the necessary identification with the registration.

RACES TO WATCH

Larry Walsh and Laurie McPhillips Vie for Will County Chief Executive Officer

The race for Will County Chief Executive Officer is between Democrat Lawrence M. “Larry” Walsh and Republican Laurie McPhillips.

Andrea Lynn Chasteen and Marlene Carlson Vie for Will County Circuit Clerk Seat

A longtime Will County employee is running against a private sector technology professional for the Will County Circuit Clerk seat left open by retiring clerk, Pamela McGuire, who decided against pursuing a sixth term in office.

Former Will County Recorder’s Office Employee Challenging Recorder

Republican Kristin Cross is challenging incumbent Karen Stukel.

Good vs. Blackburn: U.S. Army Vet Hopes to Unseat Two-Term Will County Auditor

Urging Will County residents to “vote for Good,” republican candidate Gary Good is hoping to unseat incumbent auditor Kevin “Duffy” Blackburn in November’s election.

Get Informed on the Will County Board Candidates

The districts that appear on your ballot are based on your residential address and listed on your voter's card.

State Comptroller

Munger vs. Mendoza: A Big-Money Fight for Comptroller as Illinois Faces Crushing Debt and Unpaid Bills

Leslie Munger, 60, of Lincolnshire, and Susana Mendoza, 44, of Chicago, are angling for your votes in a special election for comptroller. Munger, a Republican, was appointed to the post by the governor in January 2015 after Topinka's death. Mendoza, twice elected to the Chicago city clerk's post, served six terms in the General Assembly.

U.S. Senator

Mark Kirk vs. Tammy Duckworth: U.S. Senate Race's High Stakes Have Kept Campaigns in High Gear

Political observers knew the race to fill the Illinois U.S. Senate seat up for election this year would be contentious, given how important it is to both parties. But the battle between incumbent Republican Sen. Mark Kirk and his challenger, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, has almost been as fiery and brutal as the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Congressional District

District 1

Bobby L. Rush - Democrat

August (O’Neill) Deuser - Republican

District 2

Robin Kelly - Democrat

John F. Morrow - Republican

District 11

11th Congressional District: Incumbent Bill Foster Takes On Challenger Tonia Khouri

District 14

Jim Walz - Democrat

Randall M. “Randy” Hultgren - Republican

State Senator

District 38

Christine Benson - Democrat

Sue Rezin - Republican

District 49

Bertino-Tarrant, Smith Fighting for 49th District State Senate Seat

State House Representative

District 75

Martha Shugart - Democrat

David Allen Welter - Republican

District 79

Katherine “Kate” Cloonen - Democrat

Lindsay Parkhurst - Republican

District 81

Greg Hose - Democrat

David S. Olsen - Republican

District 84

Stephanie A. Kifowit - Democrat

Mike Strick - Republican

Candidates in missing districts are either running unopposed or do not fall within Will County.

Did you experience problems at the polls in town? Long lines? Trouble finding your polling place? Whatever it is, we want to know. So text us your experiences by signing up for the Electionland Project. Just text ELECTIONLAND to 69866 to participate and tell us about your experience voting. We’ll find out what, if anything, went wrong in your district.

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