Voting in DuPage County: Find Your Polling Place / DuPage County Races to Watch

It’s finally almost time. Election Day in DuPage County 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.

• MORE ON PATCH: Top Races to Watch for in DuPage County, Chicagoland
  

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?

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.

You can also check to see if you are registered to vote by using the 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 in DuPage County.

Can You Register to Vote on Election Day in DuPage County?

If you have not yet registered to vote, you will be able to do so this year at your local precinct on Election Day in DuPage County, according to the DuPage County Election Commission website.

What Forms of Identification Do I Need?

When registering before a deputy registrar, you need two forms of identification, with one showing your current address, according to the DuPage County Election Commission website.

On Election Day, you are not required to show identification at the polling place if you are already registered to vote from the address where you reside, according to the Election Commission’s FAQ on voting. The only exception to this is if you registered by mail and failed to include the necessary identification with the registration.

Will I have to vote for every office, or can I just vote for the main candidates and leave some of the minor votes blank?

You may cast a vote for any office you choose to vote. If you choose not to vote for a particular race or referendum, it will not invalidate the ballot. Only the races you voted in will be counted.

Where Can I Get Results?

The DuPage County Election Commission will post results directly to its website once they are counted and after polls close at 7 p.m.

Patch will provide several updates on results on election night regarding local, statewide and the presidential race. Sign up for your local Patch newsletter to get breaking news alerts.

The DuPage County Election Commission has other helpful advice for voters available on its website.

DuPage County Races

We've included contested races that will appear on ballots across DuPage County below.

Breaking Down District 181's $53 Million Proposal to Build a New School: What You Need to Know

For not the first, but the second time, Hinsdale School District 181 is asking voters to say ‘yes’ to a referendum that would allow the district to sell $53 million in bonds to fund the building of a new middle school.

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.

Naperville Referenda: Combining Roadway Services, Abolishing Township Government

There will be two proposals on the ballot for Naperville and Naperville Township residents.

Downers Grove Asks Residents How to Pay for $3.9 Million Stormwater Management System

Downers Grove has been adamant for months about educating its community about stormwater management and its implications, and now it’s time to take the issue to the polls. Residents will find a three-part referendum on their ballots next Tuesday asking for input on how the village should fund its stormwater management system and allocate the $3.9 million it’s budgeted for next year’s costs.

Burr Ridge Referendum Asks Voters to Approve $520,000 For Infrastructure Maintenance

Burr Ridge residents will vote on whether or not to raise the village’s corporate levy by $520,000, which is the same amount that taxpayers currently put forth every year for the bonds that brought Lake Michigan water to Burr Ridge, the Chicago Tribune reported. The money would go toward maintaining village roads and improving infrastructure in the area.

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.

Pierog Taking on Oberweis in Race for 25th District of State Senate

The race for State Senator of Illinois’ 25th District comes down to a battle between incumbent Republican Jim Oberweis and Democrat Corinne Pierog.

Problem at the Polls? Here’s Who to Call

Who are you going to call if you spot a problem at your polling place? Well, it depends where your polling place is. But don’t worry, we have you covered here in Chicago and the surrounding area.

County Races

• Chris Kachiroubas Republican
• Christopher English Democratic

County Auditor

• Bob Grogan Republican
• Michelle Gale Democratic

Recorder

• Fred Bucholz Republican
• Moon Khan Democratic

County Board District 1 (2 Year Term)

• Sam Tornatore Republican
• Richard Accomando Democratic

County Board District 1 (4-Year Term)

• Donald E. Puchalski Republican
• Roland "Rolly" Waller Democratic

County Board District 2 (2 Year Term)

• Richard F. Blass Republican
• Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin Democratic

County Board District 3 (2 Year Term)

• Gary Grasso Republican
• Joseph Heneghan Democratic

County Board District 3 (4 Year Term)

• Brian J. Krajewski Republican
• Anna M. Schiefelbein Democratic

County Board District 4 (4 Year Term)

• Tim Elliott Republican
• Khizar Jafri Democratic

County Board District 5 (2 Year Term)

• Janice Marie Anderson Republican
• Tony Michelassi Democratic

County Board District 5 (4 Year Term)

• James D. Healy Republican
• Regina D. Brent Democratic

County Board District 6 (2 Year Term)

• James F. "Jim" Zay Republican
• Lauren "Laurie" Nowak Democratic

County Board District 6 (4 Year Term)

• Robert L. "Bob" Larsen Republican
• Michael Dobosiewicz Democratic

Forest Preserve District 4

• Tim Whelan Republican
• Brian Wolter Democratic

18th Judicial Circuit

• Christopher Brennan Republican
• Jennifer Shilakis Wiesner Democratic

Congressional Districts

5th

Vince Kolber - Republican
Mike Quigley - Democratic
Rob Sherman - Green

6th

Peter J. Roskam - Republican
Amanda Howland - Democratic

8th

Peter "Pete" DiCianni - Republican
Raja Krishnamoorthi - Democratic

11th

11th Congressional District: Incumbent Bill Foster Takes On Challenger Tonia Khouri

14th

• Randall M. "Randy" Hultgren - Republican
• Jim Walz - Democratic

State Senator

23rd Legislative District

• Seth Lewis - Republican
• Thomas E. Cullerton - Democratic

25th

Pierog Taking on Oberweis in Race for 25th District of State Senate

28th

• Mel Thillens - Republican
• Laura Murphy - Democratic

State Representative

42nd

Jeanne M. Ives - Republican
Kathleen V. Carrier - Democratic
45th

Christine Jennifer Winger - Republican
Cynthia Borbas - Democratic

46th

Heidi Holan - Republican
Deb Conroy - Democratic

48th

Peter Breen - Republican
Steve Swanson - Democratic

56th

Jillian Rose Bernas - Republican
Michelle Mussman - Democratic

77th

Anthony Airdo - Republican
Kathleen Willis - Democratic
81st

David S. Olsen - Republican
Greg Hose - Democratic

84th

Mike Strick - Republican
Stephanie A. Kifowit - Democratic

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