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Henry County
Voter's Registration/Elections |
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Henry County Voter's Registration/Elections
Barbara M. Link
REGISTERING TO
VOTE
Registration Requirements:
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Must be at least 18 years of age by election day
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Must have been a resident of the precinct for 30 days
prior to election day
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Must provide two (2) forms of identification:
1. Verification of Name
2. Verification of Address
Note: The Illinois Election Code defines a resident as someone who has
a “permanent abode or dwelling within the precinct.” (10 ILCS 5/3-1)
Registering to Vote:
You can register to vote in-person or by mail, both methods are
explained below:
In-Person
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You may register to vote in-person, at the Henry County
Clerk’s Office. We are located in the Henry County Courthouse at 307 W.
Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m.
until 4:30 p.m. – Monday thru Friday.
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Voter registration is available through your precinct
committeeperson or by a deputy registrar. Please contact the Henry
County Clerk’s Office at (309) 937-3575 to find out how to contact your
precinct committeeperson or deputy registrar in your community.
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The following agencies are also qualified to register you
to vote:
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Driver’s License Facilities
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City Clerk’s Offices
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Libraries
By Mail:
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You may fill out the change of address form on the back of
your voter’s registration card with your signature on it and send it in.
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You may fill out the mail in voter’s registration forms
which you can find in any Henry County post office.
Registration Period:
Registration is open all year, except:
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During the 27 days preceding an election
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During the 2nd day following such election
This is pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/4-6.
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Henry County Clerk/Recorder & Election Authority,
Barbara M. Link
Phone: 309-937-3575
Fax 309-937-2796
Address:
307 West Center Street
Cambridge IL 61238
Office Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Email:
blink@henrycty.com
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