Lemont Primary: Cannabis Dispensary Referendum, Contested Races

LEMONT, IL — Lemont voters will cast their ballot on a variety of primary races on Tuesday. One of the most contentious votes will be a referendum question asking voters about allowing a cannabis dispensary in Lemont.

The question voters will see on the ballot is:

Shall the village of Lemont, in counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois allow the operation of a recreational cannabis (marijuana) dispensary within its jurisdiction?

In December, the village of Lemont had voted to opt out of allowing dispensaries and decided to put forth a referendum question to see what residents wanted.

Other contested races Lemont voters will see on the ballot include:

3rd District Democratic candidates:

• Daniel Lipinski (Incumbent)
• Rush Darwish
• Marie Newman
• Charles Hughes

3rd District Republican candidates:

• Mike Fricilone
• Arthur J. Jones
• Catherine A. O'Shea

Cook County State's Attorney Democratic Candidates

• Kim Foxx
• Bill Conway
• Donna More
• Bob Fioretti

Cook County State's Attorney Republican Candidates

• Pat O’Brien
• Christopher Pfannkuche

Patch's 2020 Illinois Primary Voters Guide For Cook County

Election Day Registration and Voting

Voters who are not registered to vote can register and vote at their home precinct only.
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No ID is needed when: The voter is already registered at the voter's current address and is voting in the correct precinct; the signature appears to match the voter signature on file. Election Judges do not challenge the person's right to vote.

Cook County Judges

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