Burr Ridge Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

BURR RIDGE, IL — The hottest race on the ballot is the presidential election, pitting Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump.

Key races to watch in Burr Ridge

State representative

In House District 82, Republican state Rep. Nicole La Ha faces Democrat Suzanne Akhras. La Ha was appointed in December 2023.

Forest preserve referendum

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a tax increase that would mean an $11.67 hike for every $100,000 in property value. The district said the money would preserve open spaces and acquire land to protect rivers, watersheds and wildlife habitats. It also said forest preserves are more popular than ever and under more stress.

Registering to vote

Not sure if you’re registered to vote, or need to change your address? You can find out here.
If you’re not registered, you have until Oct. 8 to register by mail and Oct. 20 to register to vote online. You can also register in person on Election Day.

To register by mail, download and print the Illinois Voter Registration Application and send the completed form to your county clerk or Board of Election commissioner.

If you want to register in person, you can do so at driver’s license facilities, your county clerk’s office, city or village offices, township offices or public libraries.

If you register to vote in person, you’ll need two forms of ID, and at least one must show your current address.

Voting by mail

Illinois voters can already file an application to vote by mail, and you can find vote by mail applications on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

If you’re making your request by mail, the Illinois Election Authority must receive it by Oct. 31.You can also request a mail-in ballot online on your county clerk’s website.

If you’ve already requested your mail-in ballot, you should receive it around the time early voting starts.

Once you receive your vote by mail ballot, it must be completed and postmarked by Election Day — Nov. 5.

Election Day

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you are already in line to vote when the polls close, you can still vote — so don't leave!

If you don't know your polling place, find it here.