Politics & Government

Register to Vote by Oct. 9

Wheaton residents may register to vote by Oct. 9.

Residents may register to vote in the Nov. 6 General Election by Oct. 9.

In order to register to vote, you must:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
  • Live in your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
  • Not be convicted and in jail
  • Not claim the right to vote anywhere else

Voter registration is available between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St., at the first floor Finance Department counter. Bring two forms of identification, one of which must have your current name and address. You must know your Social Security number and provide at least the last four digits. Naturalized citizens need to know their date and place of naturalization.

If you do not register by Oct. 9, you may participate in grace period registration and voting at the DuPage County Election Commission office, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The grace period will begin Oct. 10 and concludes Nov. 3.

For more information about voting or to check your registration status, visit the DuPage County Election Commission website at www.dupageelections.com.

Information courtesy of the City of Wheaton.

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