Early Voting – Update

Update (9/20/2008): As far as I can tell my friends in Missouri who want to vote early are out of luck.  There have been some recent efforts to allow early voting in Missouri, but they have not been successful.

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Thirty-six states allow voters to cast ballots prior to Election Day.  This year voters in Illinois can begin casting general election ballots on October 14.   According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, “Illinois voters may cast a ballot prior to Election Day without having to provide a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early.”

In McLean County, you can go to the Government Center (Room 100) in downtown Bloomington if you want to vote early — the County Clerk’s Web site promises that more early voting locations are coming soon.

Don’t let a rainy day, a flat tire or sick child on November 4 stop you from having a voice in this very important election.  Vote early!