Guide For Voters In Downers Grove For 2022 General Election

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Election Day 2022 is Tuesday, Nov. 8, which means many Downers Grove residents will be heading to the polls.

In DuPage County, early voting kicked off Oct. 24 at 22 locations throughout the county. This year, local voters were able to cast their ballots at any polling place in DuPage County after the county became the first in Illinois to give voters a "Vote Anywhere" option.

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.

Related: Over 100K Early Voters Turn Out For 2022 Election In DuPage County

Polling Places in Downers Grove

Below is a list of polling places in Downers Grove:

• Cameo Condominiums, 5540 Walnut Ave.
• District 99 Administrative Center, 6301 Springside Ave.
• Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St.
• Downers Grove Recreational Center, 4500 Belmont Rd.
• El Sierra Elementary School, 6835 Fairmount St.
• First Christian Church, 801 63rd St.
• First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave.
• Highland Elementary School, 3935 Highland Ave.
• Kingsley Elementary School, 6509 Powell St.
• Lakeview Junior High School, 701 Plainfield Rd.
• Lester Elementary School, 236 Indianapolis Ave.
• Marquette Manor Baptists Church, 333 75th St.
• O'Neill Middle School, 635 59th St.
• Orchard Brook Community Center, 1089 W 35th St.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin St.
• St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 5235 Fairview Ave.
• St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Rd.

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.

District 58 Bond Referendum

Voters will also see the following referendum question regarding a $179 million bond Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is seeking to help fund safety upgrades, building repairs and the expansion of its two middle schools:

Shall the Board of Education of Downers Grove Grade School District Number 58, DuPage County, Illinois, alter, repair and equip existing school buildings, including improving safety and security, replacing roofs and plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems, updating classrooms, science labs and libraries, improving energy efficiency and increasing accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, build and equip middle school building additions and improve school sites and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $179,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?

Other Measures on Ballot

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.