Illinois voters can officially head to the polls. Monday marks the start of early voting for Illinois' primary election, and it's available until March 15. Voters do not need a reason to vote early in the Democratic and Republican primaries.
The primary election in Illinois is March 20. The voting includes nominating contests for the Illinois House and Senate, county offices, congressional races and several referendum questions. Sandoval School District voters are being asked to approve a bond issue to pay for 25% of the cost of building a new grade school.
All Marion County county-wide offices are uncontested in the primary. There is a race to represent the Republican Party on the ballot in County Board District Two. Those seeking the positions are incumbents Michael Ice of Salem and Erwin Hahn of Iuka, as well as Creighton Engel and William Holzhauser, Junior of Salem. Voting officials expect the close Republican presidential primary and new candidates vying for redrawn federal, state and county seats to drive early voter participation. Registered voters must show a current driver's license or a valid photo ID to participate.
Early voters cannot change their votes after final submission. Early voting locations are available statewide. In Marion County, early voting is taking place in the county clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse. The county clerks office is also the voting location in all other area counties. - http://goo.gl/jvRad
