Primary election voters will decide key Democrat and Republican nominees for a number of local, statewide and federal government offices up for grabs in November.
And for those who only want to vote on the referendum to create a mental health board, nonpartisan ballots are available.
Early voting at the Sangamon County Municipal Building, 200 S. Ninth St., is available Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.; Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.; and Monday, March 16, from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m.
View the map below and utilize the Sangamon County “Where do I vote?” website, to confirm your designated polling place and see a sample ballot. Certain polling locations prohibit campaigning and political signs; they are highlighted in yellow.
All polling places are open from 6 a.m. through 7 p.m. on Election Day. Any voter standing in line at 7 p.m. is allowed to vote.
For those voting by mail, the postmark rules have changed. Ballots are now postmarked when processed, not when dropped in the mailbox, which can cause one-to-two-day delays, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. If you are returning your ballot close to Election Day, request a manual postmark at the post office; use a secure drop box; or deliver your ballot directly to your election office.
Here are example Democrat and Republican ballots for a voter who lives in the Capital 50 precinct:
