Arlington Heights Election Guide: Where To Vote, Who's On Your Ballot

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Arlington Heights voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and state and county offices. Voters within Township High School District 214 will also decide a $295 million school bond question.

Monday, Nov. 2, is the final day of early voting. Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, offers early voting from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Election Day, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Village Hall will not serve as an Election Day polling place, so residents should confirm where to vote before leaving home.

Here's what Arlington Heights voters should know.

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Where Do I Vote Tuesday?

Use the Cook County Clerk’s voter information tool to find your assigned polling place and personalized sample ballot.

Suburban Cook County voters can vote at their assigned precinct polling place or a designated Election Day vote center. Check the clerk’s information for the appropriate location.

Voters in line when polls close at 7 p.m. can still vote.

Can I Still Vote Early?

Yes. Early voting ends Monday, Nov. 2. Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, is open for early voting from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

Suburban Cook County residents can use any suburban Cook County early-voting location. Check the clerk’s early-voting website for locations and hours.

Can I Still Register?

Regular and online registration deadlines have passed, but eligible residents can still register and vote through grace-period registration. Residents must provide two forms of identification, including one showing their current address, and vote when they register.

Registration is available at designated early-voting locations Monday and at the appropriate Election Day location Tuesday. Consult the Cook County Clerk’s registration information before heading out.

What If I Have A Mail Ballot?

The deadline to request a mail ballot has passed. Completed mail ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3, and received by election officials within 14 days after Election Day. Voters can also use designated ballot drop boxes, following the clerk’s return instructions and location hours.

Check the Cook County Clerk’s vote-by-mail information for return options. The voter information tool also provides mail-ballot tracking.

What Statewide Races Are On The Ballot?

Arlington Heights voters will see these statewide contests:

• U.S. Senate: Democrat Juliana Stratton, Republican Don Tracy and American Center Party candidate Whitfield Harrington Jr.
• Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and running mate Christian Mitchell; Republican Darren Bailey and running mate Aaron B. Del Mar; independent Collin Corbett and running mate Carolyn Schofield.
• Attorney General: Democratic incumbent Kwame Raoul and Republican Robert W. Fioretti.
• Secretary of State: Democratic incumbent Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Diane M. Harris.
• Comptroller: Democrat Margaret Croke and Republican Bryan Drew.
• Treasurer: Democratic incumbent Michael Frerichs and Republican Max Solomon.

Congressional, legislative and county board districts divide communities. Use your voting address to determine which races appear on your ballot.

U.S. House Of Representatives

Congressional districts serving portions of the Arlington Heights area include:

3rd Congressional District

• Delia Ramirez, Democrat, incumbent
• Angel Oakley, Republican

5th Congressional District

• Mike Quigley, Democrat, incumbent
• Tommy Hanson, Republican

8th Congressional District

• Melissa Bean, Democrat
• Jennifer Davis, Republican

9th Congressional District

• Daniel Biss, Democrat
• John Elleson, Republican

Voters will select a representative in their own district.

Illinois General Assembly

27th Senate District

• Carina Santa Maria, Democrat
• David Mathis, Republican

53rd House District

• Nicolle Grasse, Democrat, incumbent
• Elizabeth Bauer, Republican

54th House District

• Mary Beth Canty, Democrat, incumbent
• Joseph M. Tracy, Republican

Residents should confirm their legislative districts through their personalized sample ballot.

Cook County Races

Countywide contests include:

• County Board president: Democratic incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and Libertarian Michael Murphy.
• Assessor: Democrat Pat Hynes and Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis.
• Clerk: Democratic incumbent Monica Gordon, running unopposed.
• Sheriff: Democratic incumbent Thomas J. Dart and Libertarian Brad Sandefur.
• Treasurer: Democratic incumbent Maria Pappas, running unopposed.

County board races serving the Arlington Heights area include:

9th County Board District

• Maggie Trevor, Democrat, incumbent
• Jon Luers, Republican

14th County Board District

• Scott R. Britton, Democrat, incumbent, running unopposed

Board of Review contests also depend on a voter's district. Check your sample ballot for the applicable race.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Voters can select up to three candidates for six-year terms:

• Precious Brady-Davis, Democrat
• Eira Lizeth Corral Sepúlveda, Democrat
• Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Democrat
• Michelle Pennington, Republican
• Timothy E. Rueckert, Republican
• Jill B. Shestokas, Republican

Democrat Cameron "Cam" Davis is running unopposed for a separate two-year unexpired term.

District 214 School Bond Referendum

Voters living within Township High School District 214 will decide whether to authorize $295 million in bonds for school improvements. The district says the proposed work addresses safety and security, infrastructure, mechanical systems and prioritized instructional spaces across its seven campuses.

A yes vote would authorize the borrowing. A no vote would reject it. The question applies only to voters within District 214's boundaries. The district's Renew 214 referendum website includes project information, cost and tax details, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Cook County Advisory Referendum

Cook County voters will also consider a nonbinding question asking whether Illinois should establish an additional 3 percent income tax on income exceeding $1 million.

The proposal calls for half of the additional revenue to support property tax relief and half to support public education. The referendum is advisory. Approval would not enact the tax.

Judicial Elections And Other Ballot Questions

The ballot also includes judicial elections and retention questions asking whether sitting judges should remain in office. Subcircuit races vary by address.

Before voting, review your complete sample ballot for judicial contests and any additional questions specific to your address.