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Election Deadlines Approach

In this final week, there are many deadlines of which voters should take note. Please use this as a guide to the many deadlines to cast your ballot prior to Election Day or to take advantage of voting by mail.

April 4, 2013 – Last Day to apply for an Absentee Ballot by mail
April 6, 2013 – Last Day to Early Vote & Participate in Grace Period Registration & Voting
April 8, 2013 – Last Day to cast a Ballot Prior to Election Day
April 8, 2013 – Last Day to postmark an Absentee Ballot

Remember, April 9, 2013 is Election Day. Polling Locations are open from 6 AM to 7 PM. Voters can see their sample ballot; get directions to their poll; and more at www.votedekalb.com.

Sign up to automatically receive your ballot at home

Voters that are permanently physically incapacitated and unable to make it to their polling place, may qualify to automatically receive an application for an absentee ballot before every election for the next five years.

If you believe you qualify for this service, please visit our website at www.dekalbclerk.com to download the “Disabled Voter Application Form.” This form must be completed and returned with your physicians sworn statement indicating that you are eligible to receive this service or provide your disability card issued by the State of Illinois for verification.

Voters may also call the Elections office at 815.895.7147, or visit our office at 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178 to sign up for the program.

DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder, John Acardo, encourages all voters to review our “Accessibility and Assistance for Voters,” Section of our website at www.dekalbclerk.com.

Voters can also request assistance from our staff by calling 815.895.7147 or speaking with an Election Judge on Election Day.

For further information, log onto www.dekalbclerk.com or call the Election’s office at 815.895.7147.

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