Canvassing the Election for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
Canvassing the Election
The Retab/Canvass for the June 28, 2022 General Primary Election is Wednesday, July 13th at 10:00 AM in the office of the Grundy County Clerk.
Early Voting Notice for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE
EARLY VOTING SITE – GRUNDY COUNTY COURTHOUSE
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION – JUNE 28, 2022
Early Voting will begin on Thursday, May 19, 2022 and continue through Monday, June 27, 2022.
LOCATION – Grundy County Courthouse (Lobby)
Grundy County Election Authority
111 East Washington Street, Room 12
Morris, IL 60450
TIME – Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (unless noted below)
Saturday May 28th 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Tuesday June 7th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 9th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 14th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 16th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday June 18th 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Sunday June 19th 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Tuesday June 21st 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 23rd 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday June 25th 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Please call the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222, if you have any questions.
Please note: Cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy County Courthouse.
Election Notice for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022 (When Available)
Grace Period Voting Notice for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION JUNE 28, 2022
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. 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 (June 28th 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 (June 28th) 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 8, 2022 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.
Grace Period Dates June 1st thru June 27th ****
Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (unless noted below)
Tuesday June 7th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 9th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 14th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 16th 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday June 18th 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Sunday June 19th 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Tuesday June 21st 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday June 23rd 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday June 25th 8:00 a.m. to Noon
**** Grace period begins Wednesday, June 1st in the Clerk’s Office located in the lobby of the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington Street, Morris, IL 60450
Grundy County, Illinois residents can check with the Grundy County Clerk’s Office (815) 941-3222, or go online at www.elections.il.gov to the link called “Registration and Polling Place Information” to verify that their registration is correct.
Elderly and Handicapped Voters for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
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 June 28, 2022:
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.
Polling Place Change Media Release for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022 (When Available)
Petition Packets Available Media Release for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
Petition Filing Dates for June 28, 2022 General Primary Election
MORRIS, IL – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson announced that established political party Grundy County candidates wishing to appear on the June 28, 2022 General Primary ballot may begin picking up petition packets from the County Clerk’s Office, beginning Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Candidates may also download the packets from the County Clerk’s website at www.grundyco.org, 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 Thursday, January 13, 2022. Grundy County Offices to be nominated at the Primary include: County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer 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, March 7th thru Monday, March 14, 2022. 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, March 14th. 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 2022 Candidates Guide and the 2022 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 June Primary. For more information, please contact the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at (815) 941-3222, option #1, or e-mail elections@grundycountyil.gov.
Political Party Ballot Placement Lottery for the General Election November 8, 2022 (When Available)
Public Test of Verity Scan and Verity Touch Writer for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
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 June 28, 2022 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, May 18, 2022. 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.
Simultaneous Lottery Notice for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
No lottery is required for the General Primary Election to be held on June 28, 2022.
Vote By Mail Application Information for the General Primary Election June 28, 2022
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 June 28, 2022 General Primary Election. All inquiries for Vote by Mail ballots should be directed to the Election Authority.