If you are not yet registered to vote, you can register to vote in person at Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. John’s Avenue (call (847) 432-0800 for hours) or the Moraine Township Office, 800 Central Avenue (call (847) 432-3240 for hours). Voter registration at these locations closes February 18, but you can still register to vote at any early voting site during early voting or on election day at your polling place. Details on voter registration are here. You may check your registration or register online using the application available here.
More information about voting and voter registration is here. Please be sure to vote!
Category: Vote/Election
Be a Voter
There is an election on April 2, and the ballot in Highland Park includes candidates for Mayor, City Council, both School Boards, Park District, College of Lake County Trustee and Regional Board of Schools Trustee. Many of these races are expected to be very close, so your vote is especially important. If you have any questions about the election that aren’t answered below, please contact me.
Early voting continues at the Highland Park Police Station through Saturday, March 30 (Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday 9 am – 2 pm). There is a list here of early voting sites in Lake County. Some early voting locations are open extended hours and additional days. During early voting, you may vote at any polling place in the county. On Election day, April 2, you must vote at your assigned polling place. Information on voting is here, including your election day polling location.
Election Information
There is an election coming up on April 2 (early voting begins March 18) in Highland Park. On the ballot will be candidates for Mayor, City Council, School Boards and Park District Board. More information on voting is here, including how to confirm your voter registration and election day polling location.
The League of Women Voters has published this Voter Guide with information about the candidates running. They will be holding a Candidate Forum on Sunday, March 17 beginning at 12:30 pm at the Highland Park Country Club. The Forum is free and open to the public, and is a great opportunity to learn the positions of each of the candidates.
Be a Voter!
It’s time to learn about the candidates on your ballot, check your registration, and make your plan to vote. The nonpartisan League of Women Voters has created this guide to help you learn more about the candidates and issues on your ballot. Sierra Club candidate endorsements are here. Given the anti environmental positions of the current federal administration, it is very important that we elect candidates at the state, county and local levels who will be champions on renewable energy and environmental protection.
More information about where and when to vote is here. Polling locations during early voting may be different than those on election day. Early voting begins on October 22. During the early voting period, you may vote at the Highland Park Police Station or any other early voting site in Lake County. Election Day is November 6 and polls will be open from 6 am – 7 pm. On election day, you must vote at your regular polling place.
Local Elections and Caucus Volunteers
There will be municipal elections in April, 2019 for seats on the City Council and both District 112 and 113 School Boards. If you are interested in running for one of these offices, you can learn more here. Candidates will be circulating petitions over the next few months.
The Caucuses for District 112 and 113 are currently seeking volunteers from our community to serve as delegates. Each Caucus is composed of people from throughout the community and meets 4 – 6 times in October and November to recruit qualified candidates, develop questions, interview and choose a slate of candidates to recommend. If you or your family member plans to run for School Board in 2019, you are not eligible to serve on the Caucus this time. Contact Jean if you are interested in the District 113 Caucus, and email here for the District 112 Caucus.
Voting Information
There is an election this November with candidates for Governor, Congress, State Senator, State Representative, County Board and Sheriff on the ballot, among other races. Many people have been asking about how to register, where to vote, and how to get a mail in ballot. You can find that information, and links to the County’s election information, here. If you have further questions that are not answered by that page, please contact me and I will try to put you in touch with the right person. You can vote by mail or in person, so please be sure to vote. Every vote counts!
Vote Now!
Upcoming Election
The primary election in Illinois is March 20, 2018, and now is the time to be sure you are registered to vote. On the ballot will be candidates for Governor, Attorney General, State Representative and State Senator, among other races. You can check on your voter registration here. If you are a student away at school, are spending your winter away from Highland Park, or simply want to avoid lines at the polls, you can request a ballot by mail here.
Thank You!
I am truly honored to have the support of Highland Park residents. This campaign was a community effort, and I am grateful to all those who helped in any way — from displaying a yard sign to knocking on doors to voting. The level of engagement in local issues in Highland Park is encouraging, with over 20 people on the ballot in the local elections and robust discussion of many issues.
Over the next four years, I look forward to working with the Mayor and my Council colleagues to advance sustainable policies, make sure we spend our money efficiently and effectively, make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and further enhance the lives of our residents.
Please Vote and Bring a Friend
Turnout in the municipal elections is typically low. Please help change this trend by voting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 4. Polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm. You can confirm your polling place and registration here. If you previously voted at Northwood Jr. High, your new polling place is the Chinese Christian Union Church, 1506 Half Day Rd. (just west of 41 on the south side of the street.)
There are 22 candidates running for positions at the City, School Districts 112 and 113 and Park District. Many people have been asking how to learn about the candidates. The most comprehensive source of information is the League of Women Voter’s Candidate Guide. Candidates for either Moraine or West Deerfield Township will also be on your ballot along with Trustees for College of Lake County.