Now that Illinois voters can permanently register to vote by mail, here are some issues to consider about casting a ballot from the kitchen table rather than a polling place.
Today marks the first opportunity to take advantage of a new state law allowing voters to tell their election authority they permanently want to receive mail-in ballots.
As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, here’s what to know and how to judge whether voting by mail is right for you.
Is voting by mail secure?
Illinoisans who care about their communities and want to root out corruption can make their voices heard by voting by mail in the Nov. 8 election. Vote by mail is safe and supported by all political parties. U.S. military members have used absentee voting since the Revolutionary War.
Who can vote by mail?
Under Illinois law, any registered Illinois voter can choose to vote by mail.
How do I get a vote-by-mail ballot?
Request a vote-by-mail application and return it to your local election authority. Applications to vote by mail are currently being accepted.
There are three ways you can request a vote-by-mail application and return it to your local election authority.
Read more here.
Related: “Permanent Vote-By-Mail registration begins August 10 in Illinois”
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