Here are all of the voting locations in Kane County that will be open on March 17, Primary Election Day from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
How to register to vote:
- To register by mail
- Complete the mail-in registration form.
- Provide copies of 2 acceptable forms of ID with the completed mail-in registration form.
- Mail the completed registration form and, if applicable, the copies of the 2 forms of ID to the following address:
Kane County Clerk
Attn: Elections
719 S Batavia Ave, Bldg B
Geneva, IL 60134
- To register in person
- Visit a Voter Registration Location
- Be sure to bring 2 acceptable forms of ID when you register to vote.
- *The above link is to a list of locations in Kane County; however, you may register at any location in the State of Illinois that offers voter registration.
Eligibility
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- To be eligible to register to vote, a person must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Must be 18 years of age by Election Day; or 17 years of age to register to vote in a general primary or consolidated primary if individual will be 18 on the date of the immediately following general or consolidated election
- Reside in the precinct for 30 days prior to the next election.
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Request a vote-by-mail ballot by going to the Illinois State Board of Elections website and choosing your county.
The ballot can be sent through mail, delivered to the office of your local election authority office, or dropped off at a drop-box. Secure drop-box locations are listed on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
According to the Illinois Election Code, voters can apply for the primary election mail ballot up until March 14, five days before the election.
Mark Rice
Background info – Mark Rice is the founder of a successful energy company in Chicago, Illinois. He’s lived in Illinois for nearly 40 years with his wife Ellen.
Key Issues – Rice wants to restore and strengthen the middle class, restore safety and security at home, and crackdown on government waste and corruption
Endorsements – Illinois Pro-Family Alliance, Illinois Family Action PAC, American Jewish Conservatives
Kevin Ake
Background info – Kevin Ake has served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve, and has worked for various CPA’s. He’s been working at HVAC Technical Institute in Chicago recently.
Jennifer Davis
Background info – Jennifer Davis is the cofounder of the company Davisware that she started alongside her husband at just 17 years old with hard work, determination, and sacrifice.
Key Issues – Davis wants to revive main street America, ending over-taxation and inflation. She also wants to ensure safe communities and address crimes in the city and communities of Illinois. Davis wants to prioritize restoring education and parental rights, where parents have the wheel on their children’s education. She wants to get rid of the ideological agendas that are flooding classrooms.
Herbert Hebein
Background info – Herbert Hebein is a retired police officer who’s created a strong sense of responsibility and integrity towards families over his years of service.
Key Issues – Hebein wants to focus on the economy, and public safety and law enforcement too.
Neil Khot
Background info
- First-Generation American. Lifelong entrepreneur. Democrat
Key Issues
- Women’s rights, protecting seniors, immigration, affordability, healthcare, reduce gun violence
Endorsements
- Mayor Tom Dailly (Schaumburg)
Yasmeen Bankole
Background info
Yasmeen Bankole has worked as a federal employee for Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Senator Dick Durbin. She grew up in Hanover Park and currently serves as a trustee.
Key Issues
Bankole wants to make living more affordable for working class families. She plans to lower taxes and strengthen national programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. She believes women have a right to abortion and that not having access to it is a threat to women’s health and lives. Bankole believes immigrants are essential to America. She said that the current administration’s treatment of immigrants is unjust and plans on creating an easier pathway for citizenship.
Endorsements
- College Democrats of America
- Center for Freethought Equality
- Congressional Black Caucus
Kevin B. Morrison
Background info
Kevin Morrison is a Cook County Commissioner. He grew up in Elk Grove Village and is the youngest-ever and first openly LGBTQ+ Commissioner.
Key Issues
Morrison believes working class families should be able to afford the cost of living. He plans on lowering the cost of housing and making college more affordable. Morrison wants better support for small businesses and believes billionaires should pay their fair share to help lower taxes for small businesses. He plans to make getting loans easier so aspiring businesses can grow. He also wants to curb Trump’s power, especially concerning immigration.
Endorsements
- Equality PAC
- Illinois Federation of Teachers
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
Dan Tully
Background info
Dan Tully is an attorney and veteran who served as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve and worked as a civil servant in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Key Issues
Tully believes that there must be government reform to keep politicians accountable and ethical. He wants there to be legislation that prevents corporations from financially supporting political committees. He believes the cost of living should be lower and that working Americans should be able to afford their own homes. Tully wants healthcare to be more affordable and believes it is a human right.
Endorsements
- Illinois Veterans for Change
- With Honor
- International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2
Ryan Vetticad
Background info
Ryan Vetticad earned his Masters in International Politics and worked in the Department of National Security’s Counterterrorism Section. He lives in South Barrington.
Key Issues
Vetticad believes congressional stock trading should be banned and that corporations shouldn’t be allowed to support political committees.
Endorsements
Melissa L. Bean
Background info
- American politician who served as a representative for Illinois. She is part of the Democratic party.
Key Issues
- Restoring the ‘American Dream’
- Immigration and Due Process
- Healthcare
- Workers’ Rights
- Education
- Energy, environment, and climate change
Endorsements
- U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth
- Congressman Bill Foster
- Congressman Brad Schneider
Junaid Ahmed
Background info
- Born in India to working-class parents. Moved to Illinois as a child. Community College graduate, DePaul University, University of Chicago.
Key Issues
- Standing up against Donald Trump
- Protecting Social Security and Medicare
- Peace in Gaza and Palestinian Self-Determination
- Healthcare
- Equality for All
Endorsements
- Senator Bernie Sanders
- Senator Elizabeth Warren
- Representative Ro Khanna
Sanjyot Dunug
Background info
- Daughter of immigrants, Went to Northwestern University, Small-Business Owner, Educator, Social Scientist
Key Issues
- Freedom for All
- Opportunity and Education for All
- Jobs, Innovation, and Business
Endorsements
- Vote Common Good
- ASPIRE PAC
- Campaign Focus
Michael C. Cudzik
Key Issues
- Strengthening the democratic party: Cudzik focuses on helping the democratic party stay organized and competitive in elections. He supports building strong local party groups and increasing voter participation across the district.
- Community engagement: He emphasizes connecting with communities and encouraging more people to become involved in politics. His goal is to make sure different communities feel represented and have a voice in the party.
- Supporting democratic candidates: Cudzik works to support democratic candidates at different levels of government. This includes helping campaigns, organizing volunteers, and improving communication between party leaders and voters.
Endorsements
- Democratic Party of Illinois members and supporters
- Local democratic activists
- Community leaders in the district
- Democratic volunteers and grassroots supporters
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Cristina Castro
Key Issues:
- Education funding: Castro supports strong funding for public schools and programs that help students succeed. She believes education is important for economic opportunity and community growth.
- Economic development: She supports policies that encourage job creation and help local businesses grow. Castro often focuses on programs that support workers and strengthen local economies.
- Healthcare access: Castro has supported policies that expand access to healthcare and make it more affordable for families. She believes healthcare should be available to all residents.
Endorsements
- Democratic party of Illinois
- Local democratic organizations
- Community leaders in the district
- Labor and grassroots supporters
Find more info
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