November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Illinois
- Election date: Nov. 3
- Registration deadline(s): Nov. 3 (in person); Oct. 6 (by mail); Oct. 18 (online)
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: Yes
- Recount laws
- Early voting starts: Sept. 24
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (postmarked); Nov. 17 (received)
- Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
- Voter ID: No ID
- Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Illinois decided one statewide ballot measure. Voters in DuPage County, Illinois, decided three advisory ballot measures related to law enforcement and COVID-19 policies on November 3, 2020. Voters in Chicago also decided three advisory measures.
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Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Illinois 2020 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Allow for Graduated Income Tax Amendment | Taxes | Allows for a graduated income tax |  |
Local ballot measures, by county
Cook
- See also: Cook County, Illinois ballot measures
• Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 1, Broadband Access Advisory Vote (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported advising the city to ensure that all the City's community areas have access to broadband Internet. |
A "no" vote opposed advising the city to ensure that all the City's community areas have access to broadband Internet. |
• Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 2, City Plan Goals Advisory Vote (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported advising the city to "place equal focus on the goals of resiliency, equity, and diversity" while creating its plan for growth and sustainability. |
A "no" vote opposed advising the city to "place equal focus on the goals of resiliency, equity, and diversity" while creating its plan for growth and sustainability. |
• Chicago, Illinois, Public Question 3, State Firearm Restrictions Advisory Vote (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported advising the state to "restrict the sale or possession of firearms that have been defined as assault weapons or of magazines that can hold more than a certain number of rounds of ammunition." |
A "no" vote opposed advising the state to "restrict the sale or possession of firearms that have been defined as assault weapons or of magazines that can hold more than a certain number ofrounds of ammunition." |
DuPage
- See also: DuPage County, Illinois ballot measures
A "yes" vote favored advising DuPage County to stockpile personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution to nursing homes, first responders, health care providers, and at-risk communities for the purpose of fighting the spread of COVID-19. |
A "no" vote advised against DuPage County stockpiling personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution to nursing homes, first responders, health care providers, and at-risk communities for the purpose of fighting the spread of COVID-19. |
• DuPage County, Illinois, Law Enforcement Budget Advisory Referendum (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote favored advising DuPage County to continue to consider law enforcement and public safety as its top budgeting priority. |
A "no" vote advised against DuPage County considering law enforcement and public safety to be its top budgeting priority. |
• DuPage County, Illinois, Law Enforcement Injury Risk Training Advisory Referendum (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote favored advising DuPage County to continue to fund and support law enforcement training methods that decrease the risk of injury to officers and suspects. |
A “no” vote advised against DuPage County continuing to fund and support law enforcement training methods that decrease the risk of injury to officers and suspects. |
Other local races on the ballot
Cook County, Illinois, held general elections for clerk of the circuit court, county state's attorney, county board of review commissioner, county water reclamation district board member, circuit court judgeships, and subcircuit court judgeships on November 3, 2020. Click here to learn more.
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Illinois
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Illinois.
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Poll timesIn Illinois, all polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration requirements
To register to vote in Illinois, a person must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of an Illinois precinct for at least 30 days prior to election day, and at least 18 years old by election day. A 17-year-old may vote in a primary if he or she will be 18 years old at the subsequent general election. Preregistration is available starting at age 16.[2][3] Regular registration closes during the period beginning 27 days prior to an election and ending two days after the election. Online registration closes 16 days prior to an election. Grace period registration is available in person through election day at certain locations.[2] Prospective voters can register online, by mail, or at any of the following locations:[4]
Two forms of identification are required to register in person, one of which must display the voter's current address.[2] Automatic registrationIllinois automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles and other designated automatic voter registration agencies. Online registration
Illinois has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationIllinois allows same-day voter registration. Residency requirementsIllinois law requires 30 days of residency in the state before a person may vote. Verification of citizenshipIllinois does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[6] As of November 2024, five states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, and New Hampshire — had passed laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration. However, only two of those states' laws were in effect, in Arizona and New Hampshire. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allowed noncitizens to vote in some local elections as of November 2024. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe Registration Lookup page, run by the Illinois Board of Elections, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsIllinois does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. First-time voters who registered by mail and did not submit their driver’s license number, state ID number, last four digits of their social security number, or other form of ID are required to present identification showing their name and address before voting. The following list of accepted ID was current as of August 2024. Click here for the Illinois State Board of Elections voting information page to ensure you have the most current information.
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See also
- Local ballot measure elections in 2020
- Local charter amendments on the ballot
- Local law enforcement on the ballot
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- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Day Information," accessed August 12, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Illinois State Board of Elections, "Registering to Vote in Illinois," accessed August 12, 2024
- ↑ Ballotpedia Legislation Tracker, "Illinois SB2123," accessed August 12, 2024
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed August 12, 2024
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Illinois Voter Information," June 16, 2015
