Your Guide to Election Day in St. Charles

It’s finally almost time.

Election Day for suburban voters should be a busy one. And the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is not the only one to watch. Several congressional and senate seats will be up for election across Chicagoland. Local seats and various referendum questions will also appear on some voters ballots.

With the hopes of making your voting experience as seamless as possible, we’ve included information below and answers to the top election-related questions many voters often have.

Where is My Polling Place? How can I view a sample ballot?

You can find your polling place and view a sample ballot on the Kane County Clerk’s Elections website.

A portion of St. Charles is located in DuPage County.

The DuPage County Election Commission website allows you to look up your polling place and check out what candidates will appear on your ballot. You can do so by using the election commission’s voter lookup tool.

When can I vote on Election Day?

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

For more voting and Election Day information, visit the Kane County Clerk’s Office website and the DuPage County Election Commission website.

Races to Watch

Mark Kirk vs. Tammy Duckworth: U.S. Senate Race's High Stakes Have Kept Campaigns in High Gear

Political observers knew the race to fill the Illinois U.S. Senate seat up for election this year would be contentious, given how important it is to both parties. But the battle between incumbent Republican Sen. Mark Kirk and his challenger, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, has almost been as fiery and brutal as the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Munger vs. Mendoza: A Big-Money Fight for Comptroller as Illinois Faces Crushing Debt and Unpaid Bills

Leslie Munger, 60, of Lincolnshire, and Susana Mendoza, 44, of Chicago, are angling for your votes in a special election for comptroller. Munger, a Republican, was appointed to the post by the governor in January 2015 after Topinka's death. Mendoza, twice elected to the Chicago city clerk's post, served six terms in the General Assembly.

Deputy Medical Examiner Looks to Oust Incumbent Kane County Coroner

Two current employees in the Kane County Coroner’s Office are going head-to-head next month for the leading role in local autopsies and death investigations.

25th Senate District

Incumbent Jim Oberweis was elected to the Senate in 2012 and this is the second time Oberweis has faced challenger Corinne Pierog of St. Charles. Pierog has been a District 303 school board member since 2009. She is also a board member for the St. Charles Housing Commission and the United Way of Central Kane County.
Oberweis of Sugar Grove serves as Republican Spokesperson for the Labor Committee, which examines legislation affecting business and labor communities and impacting the state’s economy, jobs and trade. He is also a member of the Appropriations II, Local Government, State Government and Veterans Affairs, and Transportation committees.

The Daily Herald reports the following on the race:

Pierog serves on the St. Charles school board. She paints herself as a moderate, fiscally conservative Democrat. She opposes converting state pensions to defined contribution plans or enacting a property tax freeze.
Oberweis supports Gov. Bruce Rauner's "turnaround agenda," including a property tax freeze, revision of workers' compensation laws, the redistricting initiative, term limits, lawsuit reform and moving away from defined benefit pensions. Oberweis said if elected it will be his last term.

The 25th Senate District encompasses all or parts of Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Campton Hills, Elburn, Geneva, Montgomery, Naperville, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, South Elgin, St. Charles, Sugar Grove, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago and Yorkville.

Kane County Board

Several Kane County Board seats are up for election. You can view a full list of those candidates on the Kane County Clerk’s Office website.

6th Congressional District: Attorney Taking on 5-Term Incumbent

Republican Rep. Peter Roskam will try to hold onto his seat for a sixth term against Democratic challenger Amanda Howland.

Transportation Funding at Center of Amendment on Ballot in Illinois

Voters across Illinois will decide if tax money related to transportation will be earmarked for transportation needs.

Streamline System to Battle Mosquitoes? DuPage County Voters Will Weigh In

DuPage County voters will get to weigh in on whether they want to streamline and consolidate efforts to combat mosquitoes.

Results

Check back to your local Patch.com site on Election night for results. You can also sign up for breaking news alerts below for the latest.

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