Politics & Government

Election 2020 in St. Charles: We Want To Hear From Voters

The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters' minds.

The primary election is on St. Patrick’s Day. What issues are on your mind as you prepare to cast your ballot?
The primary election is on St. Patrick’s Day. What issues are on your mind as you prepare to cast your ballot? (Shuttrstock)

ST. CHARLES, IL — The 2020 primary election is right around the corner. This year, it falls on a holiday — St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17. And whether you’re sick of politics or glued to the 24-hour news networks, this election season is already a hot one, with voters split on issues like impeachment and candidates looking to align themselves with one side or the other — and to capture their party’s nomination in the primary.

Before we head to the polls on March 17, we want to hear from you.

We’re asking St. Charles voters — what are the biggest issues facing Illinois and the country as we head into the primary? What impact does national politics have on the way you’ll vote?

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We’re asking readers to take a moment to fill out Illinois election 2020 voter survey (below). No names will be used on Patch.



Find out what's happening in St. Charlesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Illinois Election Deadlines

  • Voter registration deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 18; Online by Saturday, Feb. 29
  • Voter registration "grace period:" Wednesday, Feb. 19 through Election Day
  • Election Day registration and voting (call your local election office): Tuesday, March 17
  • Deadline to request an absentee ballot: in-person request by Monday, March 16
  • Deadline to return completed absentee ballot: Post received by Tuesday, March 31

Early Voting in Kane County

Early voting began on Feb. 6 at the Kane County Clerk's Office, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Building B, in Geneva; and the Kane County Clerk's Aurora Satellite Office, 5 E. Downer Place, Aurora. The offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

Early voting at locations throughout the county begins on March 3 and continues through March 16. The Kane County Clerk's Office website has a full list of early voting locations.

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