Downers Grove Voters Guide: 2022 General Election

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Early voting is under way, and Election Day is less than a month away. In DuPage County, early voting will place at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

Early voting will expand to these locations starting Oct. 24 in DuPage County:

• Downers Grove Park District
• Lisle Police Department
• Woodridge Park District Community Center

Mail-in ballot drop boxes are also available for DuPage County voters.The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Nov. 3.

If you’re not registered to vote, you can register online through Oct. 23. If you want to register by mail, your application must be postmarked by Oct. 11. Voters can also register to vote on election day at your polling place.
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If you're not sure if you're already registered, you can check online.

On Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail-in ballots must also be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 8.

What’s On The Nov. 8 Ballot

From the governor’s race to secretary of state to attorney general, here’s a look at what’s on the ballot across Illinois.

Illinois' 6th Congressional District

Incumbent Rep. Sean Casten (D, IL-6) faces off against Republican challengers Keith Pekau and Arthur Jones.

Illinois' 11th Congressional District

Incumbent Rep. Bill Foster (D, IL-11) will defend his seat against Republican challenger Catalina Lauf.

Illinois voters are also asked to weigh in on an amendment to the state constitution allowing workers the right to organize and bargain collectively.

The bill, which was drafted by the Illinois General Assembly in 2021, provides that “employees shall have the fundamental right to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours and working conditions and to “protect their economic welfare and safety at work.”

In order for the measure to pass, 60 percent of Illinois voters will need to vote in favor of the amendment for it to be added to the constitution.