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Henry County Voter's Registration/Elections

Henry County Voter's Registration/Elections
Barbara M. Link

 REGISTERING TO VOTE

Registration Requirements:
·        Must be a U.S. Citizen
·        Must be at least 18 years of age by election day
·        Must have been a resident of the precinct for 30 days prior to election day
·        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
·        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.
·        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.
·        The following agencies are also qualified to register you to vote:
o       Driver’s License Facilities
o       City Clerk’s Offices
o       Libraries

By Mail:
·        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.
·        You may fill out the mail in voter’s registration forms which you can find in any Henry County post office.
·        Click here for the Voter Registration Application.

 Registration Period:
Registration is open all year, except:
·        During the 27 days preceding an election
·        During the 2^nd day following such election


This is pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/4-6.