Lake Forest College US Elections Guide: 2024

VOTE BY MAIL / EARLY VOTING

Request a Ballot | Deadlines & Requirements

REQUEST A MAIL BALLOT

For voters registered in Illinois:

• Apply online for a mail-in ballot at the Illinois State Board of Elections.
• Voters in Lake County (including anyone registered at their campus address) will need to download and mail a form to the Lake County Clerk.

For voters registered in a different state:

• Use the dropdown menu at the NASS Absentee & Early Voting website to select your state and follow the directions given by your local election authority.

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REQUIREMENTS & DEADLINES

For voters registered in Illinois:

• Any registered voter in Illinois may vote by mail without needing to provide a reason
• The deadline to request a mail ballot is 5 days before the election (10/31), but your ballot may not get to you in time so it's better to request early
• The deadline to mail your ballot is Election Day (11/5). To be counted, your ballot must be postmarked (but not necessarily received) on Election Day.

For voter registered in a different state:

• Select your state from the dropdown menu on the NASS Absentee & Early Voting website to find the requirements for your state.
  • Request requirements vary state to state. 17 states require a reason or excuse to request a mail-in ballot, while the rest do not.
  • Deadlines vary state to state. The most restrictive states require ballots to be received on a day before Election Day, while the most permissive will count ballots postmarked on Election day.

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