Joliet Voter Guide 2020

JOLIET, IL — With early voting and voting-by-mail numbers expected to reach record levels, many residents are indicating that they're very interested in the upcoming Nov. 3 election.

Will County voters may cast a ballot prior to Election Day at one of the Will County Clerk’s many early voting locations including multiple spots across Joliet.

Will County Clerk's Office, Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St., Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Other Joliet locations include the Joliet Park District, 3000 West Jefferson St. and the Spanish Community Center, 309 Eastern Ave. For more details on voting hours for the Joliet Park District and Spanish Community Center go here.

In addition to voting on president, some state and local races, voters are being asked to vote on the Graduated Income Tax Amendment.

• A "yes" vote supports repealing the state's constitutional requirement that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and instead allow the state to enact legislation for a graduated income tax.
• A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, thus continuing to require that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and prohibit a graduated income tax.

Will County election races include:

• Chief Executive Officer: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant or Nick Ficarello
• Circuit Clerk: Andrea Lynn Chasteen or Anthony Granata
• Coroner: Laurie Summers or James Piacentini
• County Auditor: Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn or James Buiter
• Recorder of Deeds: Karen Stukel or Gretchen Fritz
• State's Attorney: James Glasgow

The basics

• Election date: Nov. 3
• Registration deadline(s): Nov. 3 (in person); Oct. 18 (online)
• Online registration: Yes
• Same-day registration: Yes
• Early voting started: Sept. 24 (ends Nov. 2)
• Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (postmarked); Nov. 17 (received)

Related: Illinois Mail-In Voting: How To Get A Ballot, Drop Box Locations