Election 2016 in Orland Park: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results

ORLAND PARK, IL — It’s finally almost time. Election Day in Cook 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.

A small portion of the Village is part of Will County. If you live in Will County, visit the Will County Clerk's Office website.

Where is My Polling Place? How can I view a sample ballot?
The Cook 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 Cook County.

Can You Register to Vote on Election Day in Cook 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 Cook 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

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 beeen as fiery and brutal as the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Orland Township Voters to Mull Breaking Away from Cook County

Orland Township voters on Nov. 8 will consider if the township should break away from Cook County and become part of Will County, instead.

Orland Park: A Vote on Climate Change

Voters on Nov. 8 will decide what kind of role they favor their elected officials playing in measures regarding climate change.

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.

Kim Foxx vs. Christopher Pfannkuche: State's Attorney Candidates Want to Reform Cook County Office

In some respects, voters made their statement concerning the embattled Cook County State's Attorney's Office when they overwhelmingly supported Kim Foxx over two-term incumbent Anita Alvarez in the March Democratic primary. The message from Cook County voters was clear: They want change.

Cook County Voters To Decide If Recorder, Clerk's Offices Should be Merged

Cook County voters will have the rare opportunity to decide if an entire branch of county government should be eliminated in a move that supporters claim would save taxpayers millions of dollars over the next decade.

Earned Sick Time for Illinois Workers: What to Know Before Voting on This Referendum

One of the referenda on the Nov. 8 ballot concerns a topic that has been getting quite a bit of attention at the local, county and state level: employee sick days.

Transportation Funding at Center of Amendment on Ballot in Illinois

Voters across Illinois will decide if tax money related to transportation will be earmarked for transportation needs.

Where Can I Get Results?

Patch will provide several updates on results on election night regarding local, statewide and the presidential race. We will also be updating readers with any issues at the poll throughout the day and all pertinent election-related news. Sign up for your local Patch newsletter to get breaking news alerts.

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