As the Chief Election Authority, the County Clerk's Election Department is responsible for administering all elections (federal, state, county, township, park, library, school and special districts) within Rock Island County. There are 120 precincts with over 102,494 registered voters divided into 47 vote centers under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk. Additional duties of this department include: training deputy registrars and election judges; providing vote centers; maintaining lists of precinct committeemen. Also, publishing Candidate's Guides, the Voter Information Guide, and the Reference Guide to Rock Island County.
On Election Day the polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Voters who are not able to vote in person may qualify to vote absentee. For further information regarding absentee voting or any other aspects of the election process, contact the Voter Registration/Elections department of the County Clerk's Office at (309) 558-3571.
Voter Registration
New legislation provides for in-person voter registration, or execution of a change of address for an already registered voter, during the period from the 27th to the 7th day before an election. Normally, voter registration closes 28 days prior to election day. However, this new legislation provides a "grace period" whereby a person may register at the office of the election authority during the two-week period following the normal close of registration. Anyone registering during this period will be required to vote in person or by mail. "Grace period" voters cannot cancel their ballot and vote in the precinct polling place on election day.
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