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2024 Official Election Results
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Canvassing the Election
The Retab/Canvass for the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election is Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the office of the Grundy County Clerk.
The Retab/Canvass for the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election is Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the office of the Grundy County Clerk.
COLOR OF PRIMARY BALLOT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the COLOR of the Official Primary Ballot to be used by the following political parties at the General Primary Election to be held on March 19, 2024 will be as follows:
Dated this 10th day of January, 2024.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the COLOR of the Official Primary Ballot to be used by the following political parties at the General Primary Election to be held on March 19, 2024 will be as follows:
| POLITICAL PARTY | COLOR |
| DEMOCRATIC | GRAYSCALE OF GREEN |
| REPUBLICAN | GRAYSCALE OF YELLOW |
| NONPARTISAN | WHITE |
Dated this 10th day of January, 2024.
PUBLIC NOTICE
EARLY VOTING SITES
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION – MARCH 19, 2024
Early Voting will begin on Thursday, February 8, 2024 and continue through Monday, March 18, 2024.
LOCATION – Grundy County Courthouse (Lobby)
111 East Washington Street, Room 12
Morris, IL 60450
Please note: Cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy County Courthouse.
TIME – Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (unless noted below)
LOCATION – Village of Minooka (Community Room A)
121 E. McEvilly Rd.
Minooka, IL 60447
Available only during dates/times listed below:
LOCATION – Coal City Library (Annex Building)
85 N. Garfield St.
Coal City, IL 60416
Available only during dates/times listed below:
Please call the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222, if you have any questions.
EARLY VOTING SITES
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION – MARCH 19, 2024
Early Voting will begin on Thursday, February 8, 2024 and continue through Monday, March 18, 2024.
LOCATION – Grundy County Courthouse (Lobby)
111 East Washington Street, Room 12
Morris, IL 60450
Please note: Cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy County Courthouse.
TIME – Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (unless noted below)
| Tuesday | February 13th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | February 15th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | February 17th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Monday | February 19th | CLOSED – PRESIDENT’S DAY |
| Tuesday | February 20th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | February 22nd | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | February 24th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | February 27th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | February 29th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 2nd | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | March 5th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 7th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 9th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Sunday | March 10th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | March 12th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 14th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 16th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
LOCATION – Village of Minooka (Community Room A)
121 E. McEvilly Rd.
Minooka, IL 60447
Available only during dates/times listed below:
| Tuesday | March 5th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 7th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 9th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Sunday | March 10th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | March 12th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m |
| Thursday | March 14th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 16th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
LOCATION – Coal City Library (Annex Building)
85 N. Garfield St.
Coal City, IL 60416
Available only during dates/times listed below:
| Tuesday | March 5th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 7th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 9th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Sunday | March 10th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | March 12th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 14th | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.. |
| Saturday | March 16th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
Please call the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222, if you have any questions.
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 19, 2024
Grace Period Registration and Voting
Grace period registration in an extension of the regular registration deadline. Grace period registration authorizes procedures for the registration of voters and for change of address during the period from the close of registration for an election through Election Day. Traditional voter registration period closes 28 days prior to the election. Grace period registration extends that deadline from the 27th day prior to an election through Election Day. Grace period registration is available prior to Election Day at the Grundy County Clerk’s Office and Temporary Early Voting sites. It is available on Election Day in the polling locations and at the Grundy County Clerk’s Office. Once a person casts a grace period ballot it shall not be permitted to be revoked and vote another ballot on Election Day (March 19th General Primary Election).
If a person who registers to vote or changes their address during grace period wishes to vote at the General Primary Election (March 19th) during this grace period, they must do so in-person at the same time the voter registers. The requirements for grace period registration and voting are: U.S. citizenship; at least 18 years of age by the General Election, November 5, 2024 and resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Two forms of identification is required. One that has both current name and address and the other with current name.
LOCATION – Grundy County Courthouse (Lobby)
111 East Washington Street, Room 12
Morris, IL 60450
Please note: Cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy County Courthouse.
Grace Period Dates February 21st thru March 18th
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (unless noted below):
Grace period begins Wednesday, February 21st in the Clerk’s Office located in the lobby of the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington Street, Morris, IL 60450
Grace Period Registration and Voting
Grace period registration in an extension of the regular registration deadline. Grace period registration authorizes procedures for the registration of voters and for change of address during the period from the close of registration for an election through Election Day. Traditional voter registration period closes 28 days prior to the election. Grace period registration extends that deadline from the 27th day prior to an election through Election Day. Grace period registration is available prior to Election Day at the Grundy County Clerk’s Office and Temporary Early Voting sites. It is available on Election Day in the polling locations and at the Grundy County Clerk’s Office. Once a person casts a grace period ballot it shall not be permitted to be revoked and vote another ballot on Election Day (March 19th General Primary Election).
If a person who registers to vote or changes their address during grace period wishes to vote at the General Primary Election (March 19th) during this grace period, they must do so in-person at the same time the voter registers. The requirements for grace period registration and voting are: U.S. citizenship; at least 18 years of age by the General Election, November 5, 2024 and resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Two forms of identification is required. One that has both current name and address and the other with current name.
LOCATION – Grundy County Courthouse (Lobby)
111 East Washington Street, Room 12
Morris, IL 60450
Please note: Cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy County Courthouse.
Grace Period Dates February 21st thru March 18th
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (unless noted below):
| Tuesday | February 20th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | February 22nd | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | February 24th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | February 27th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m |
| Thursday | February 29th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 2nd | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | March 5th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 7th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 9th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Sunday | March 10th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
| Tuesday | March 12th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | March 14th | 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 16th | 8:00 a.m. to Noon |
Grace period begins Wednesday, February 21st in the Clerk’s Office located in the lobby of the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington Street, Morris, IL 60450
GRUNDY COUNTY ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED VOTERS
Please be advised that the following voting aids are available to assist elderly and handicapped voters in the General Primary Election March 19, 2024:
VERITY TOUCH WRITER
Allows handicapped and elderly voters to vote independently and in private with this ballot marking device.
MAGNIFIERS
To assist voters who have visual problems.
HANDICAPPED VOTING BOOTHS
For voters who must vote from a seated position.
BALLOT BUZZERS
To allow voters to summon Election Judges to help them enter the polling place.
VOTING ASSISTANCE
Handicapped and Elderly voters requiring help may be assisted by a friend, relative or by the Election Judges.
CURBSIDE VOTING
Available for voters who are physically unable to enter the polling place. Call the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222 for information.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Call the County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222 for locations throughout the county, for the Registrar nearest you, or if special arrangements need to be made.
VOTE BY MAIL
Voters who wish to cast a Vote by Mail ballot may contact the County Clerk’s Office to obtain the necessary forms if voting by mail or directions to the Early Voting location if voting in person.
Dated this 10th day of January, 2024.
Please be advised that the following voting aids are available to assist elderly and handicapped voters in the General Primary Election March 19, 2024:
VERITY TOUCH WRITER
Allows handicapped and elderly voters to vote independently and in private with this ballot marking device.
MAGNIFIERS
To assist voters who have visual problems.
HANDICAPPED VOTING BOOTHS
For voters who must vote from a seated position.
BALLOT BUZZERS
To allow voters to summon Election Judges to help them enter the polling place.
VOTING ASSISTANCE
Handicapped and Elderly voters requiring help may be assisted by a friend, relative or by the Election Judges.
CURBSIDE VOTING
Available for voters who are physically unable to enter the polling place. Call the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222 for information.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Call the County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222 for locations throughout the county, for the Registrar nearest you, or if special arrangements need to be made.
VOTE BY MAIL
Voters who wish to cast a Vote by Mail ballot may contact the County Clerk’s Office to obtain the necessary forms if voting by mail or directions to the Early Voting location if voting in person.
Dated this 10th day of January, 2024.
Petition Filing Dates for March 19, 2024 General Primary Election
MORRIS, IL – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson reminds candidates that the first day to file petitions for the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election, is Monday, November 27, 2023 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Filing will continue through Monday, December 4, 2023.
Offices up for nomination are Circuit Clerk, Coroner, State’s Attorney, and County Board Members for Districts 1, 2, & 3. Precinct Committeemen will also be filing petitions for election at the March Primary.
Simultaneous filing for the same office, at the 8:00 a.m. filing time, will result in a lottery to determine ballot placement. Petition packets received, through the mail, on the first day of filing, will also be considered filed at 8:00 a.m. Candidates who file on the last day, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., will also be entered into a lottery to determine ballot placement.
The County Clerk’s Office is located at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington St., Room 12, Morris. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will be open until 5:00 p.m., on Monday December 4th for the last day of filing.
Dates to remember –
Nov. 27, 2023 – First day for candidates of established political parties to file petitions.
Dec. 4, 2023 – Last day for candidates of established political parties to file petitions, until 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 11, 2023 – Last day for filing objections to nomination papers of candidates who filed during the Nov. 27 – Dec. 4, 2023 filing period.Jan. 18, 2024 – Last day to file a Declaration of Intent to be a write-in candidate.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Grundy County Clerk at elections@grundycountyil.gov, or call the Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222.
MORRIS, IL – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson reminds candidates that the first day to file petitions for the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election, is Monday, November 27, 2023 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Filing will continue through Monday, December 4, 2023.
Offices up for nomination are Circuit Clerk, Coroner, State’s Attorney, and County Board Members for Districts 1, 2, & 3. Precinct Committeemen will also be filing petitions for election at the March Primary.
Simultaneous filing for the same office, at the 8:00 a.m. filing time, will result in a lottery to determine ballot placement. Petition packets received, through the mail, on the first day of filing, will also be considered filed at 8:00 a.m. Candidates who file on the last day, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., will also be entered into a lottery to determine ballot placement.
The County Clerk’s Office is located at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington St., Room 12, Morris. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will be open until 5:00 p.m., on Monday December 4th for the last day of filing.
Dates to remember –
Nov. 27, 2023 – First day for candidates of established political parties to file petitions.
Dec. 4, 2023 – Last day for candidates of established political parties to file petitions, until 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 11, 2023 – Last day for filing objections to nomination papers of candidates who filed during the Nov. 27 – Dec. 4, 2023 filing period.Jan. 18, 2024 – Last day to file a Declaration of Intent to be a write-in candidate.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Grundy County Clerk at elections@grundycountyil.gov, or call the Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222.
Petition Filing Dates for March 19, 2024 General Primary Election
MORRIS, IL – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson announced that established political party Grundy County candidates wishing to appear on the March 19, 2024 General Primary ballot may begin picking up petition packets from the County Clerk’s Office, beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Candidates may also download the packets from the County Clerk’s website at www.grundycountyil.gov, under ‘Election Information’, and may also request a petition packet by e-mail, by contacting the Clerk’s Office at elections@grundycountyil.gov.
The first day to circulate petitions for signatures is Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Grundy County Offices to be nominated at the Primary include: Circuit Clerk, Coroner, State’s Attorney and County Board Members for Districts 1, 2, and 3. Precinct Committeepersons will be elected at the General Primary Election.
Petitions may be filed in person by the candidate, or a candidate representative, beginning Monday, November 27th thru Monday, December 4, 2023. The Clerk’s Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will be open until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing. Petitions may also be filed by mail, by mailing to: Grundy County Clerk, 111 E. Washington St., Room 12, Morris IL 60450; however, they must be returned by Monday, December 4th. Petitions received before the first day of filing cannot be accepted.
Please note that the County Clerk and staff cannot provide legal opinions regarding petition papers. Prospective candidates are encouraged to consult their own legal advisors on questions related to their petition packets. Once petition papers are filed, they cannot be changed or amended. Please note that a candidate’s nominating papers are subject to legal challenge by qualified objectors.
The 2024 Candidates Guide and the 2024 Election and Campaign Disclosure Calendar are available online, at the Illinois State Board of Elections website at http://elections.il.gov.
Petition packets for independent and new party candidates will be available after the March Primary. For more information, please contact the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222, option #1, or e-mail elections@grundycountyil.gov.
MORRIS, IL – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson announced that established political party Grundy County candidates wishing to appear on the March 19, 2024 General Primary ballot may begin picking up petition packets from the County Clerk’s Office, beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Candidates may also download the packets from the County Clerk’s website at www.grundycountyil.gov, under ‘Election Information’, and may also request a petition packet by e-mail, by contacting the Clerk’s Office at elections@grundycountyil.gov.
The first day to circulate petitions for signatures is Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Grundy County Offices to be nominated at the Primary include: Circuit Clerk, Coroner, State’s Attorney and County Board Members for Districts 1, 2, and 3. Precinct Committeepersons will be elected at the General Primary Election.
Petitions may be filed in person by the candidate, or a candidate representative, beginning Monday, November 27th thru Monday, December 4, 2023. The Clerk’s Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will be open until 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing. Petitions may also be filed by mail, by mailing to: Grundy County Clerk, 111 E. Washington St., Room 12, Morris IL 60450; however, they must be returned by Monday, December 4th. Petitions received before the first day of filing cannot be accepted.
Please note that the County Clerk and staff cannot provide legal opinions regarding petition papers. Prospective candidates are encouraged to consult their own legal advisors on questions related to their petition packets. Once petition papers are filed, they cannot be changed or amended. Please note that a candidate’s nominating papers are subject to legal challenge by qualified objectors.
The 2024 Candidates Guide and the 2024 Election and Campaign Disclosure Calendar are available online, at the Illinois State Board of Elections website at http://elections.il.gov.
Petition packets for independent and new party candidates will be available after the March Primary. For more information, please contact the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222, option #1, or e-mail elections@grundycountyil.gov.
NOTICE
PUBLIC TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Verity Scan, in-precinct tabulating equipment and program to be used at the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election, will be conducted in the office of the Grundy County Clerk, Room 12, Courthouse, Morris, Illinois at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. As prescribed by the Election Code, this test is open to representatives of the political parties, the press, representatives of the State Board of Elections and the public.
Please Note: Cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy County Courthouse.
Dated this 10th day of January, 2024.
PUBLIC TEST OF AUTOMATIC TABULATING EQUIPMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Verity Scan, in-precinct tabulating equipment and program to be used at the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election, will be conducted in the office of the Grundy County Clerk, Room 12, Courthouse, Morris, Illinois at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. As prescribed by the Election Code, this test is open to representatives of the political parties, the press, representatives of the State Board of Elections and the public.
Please Note: Cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy County Courthouse.
Dated this 10th day of January, 2024.
NOTICE OF VOTE BY MAIL VOTING
Notice is hereby given that any elector may make application BY MAIL for a Vote my Mail ballot not more than 90 days nor less than 5 days prior; to the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election.
All inquiries for Vote by Mail ballots should be directed to the Election Authority.
Notice is hereby given that any elector may make application BY MAIL for a Vote my Mail ballot not more than 90 days nor less than 5 days prior; to the March 19, 2024 General Primary Election.
All inquiries for Vote by Mail ballots should be directed to the Election Authority.
VOTE BY MAIL PROCESSING
PRE-ELECTION DATES: February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am on the above day
ELECTION DAY: March 19, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am
POST-ELECTION DATE: April 2, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am
To complete the tabulation of Vote by Mail ballots that were (1) postmarked by Election Day, and were received after the close of the polls on Election Day but not later than 14 days after the election, or (2) not postmarked at all, but did have a certification date prior to the Election Day on the certification envelope, and were received after the close of the polls on Election Day but not later than 14 days after the election (10ILCS 5/19-8)
PRE-ELECTION DATES: February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am on the above day
ELECTION DAY: March 19, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am
POST-ELECTION DATE: April 2, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am
To complete the tabulation of Vote by Mail ballots that were (1) postmarked by Election Day, and were received after the close of the polls on Election Day but not later than 14 days after the election, or (2) not postmarked at all, but did have a certification date prior to the Election Day on the certification envelope, and were received after the close of the polls on Election Day but not later than 14 days after the election (10ILCS 5/19-8)
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