MAIL IN VOTING

Illinois residents choosing to vote by mail this election should be aware of new postmark regulations. According to the Illinois Attorney General’s office, recent changes mean ballots handed over at a U.S. Postal Service retail location on election day might not receive a postmark until a day or two later. This delay could lead to disqualification, as mail-in ballots must be postmarked by midnight on election day to be valid. Officials underline that ballots with correct postmarks can still be counted up to two weeks following election day. Voters are urged to plan ahead to ensure their votes are counted.