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2023-2024 Electoral Calendar

For your review is a snapshot of the 2023-2024 Electoral calendar Important dates to the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. In 2020 the United states census bureau conducted the 2020 census however the pandemic delayed many of the census figures. The State of Illinois lost one Congressional seat and re- districted the state district boundaries to reflect. Rock Island county will continue to be part of the 17th Congressional district with State Senate 36, District 47 and legislative district 71st, 72nd and 73rd. If you have any questions, please let us know at Rock Island County Republican Headquarters 309-558-0454 or Campaign committee.

VOTER REGISTRATION

You may need to register if:
* You are a first time voter who will be 18 on or before November 5, 2024.
* You are new to Rock Island County.
* You have moved since you last registered or voted.
* You have had a name change.
* You have had a felony conviction but are no longer incarcerated.

COUNTY BUILDING
1504 3 Ave., Rock Island

Early Voting in County Clerk’s Office – You do not need a reason or an ID.
September 26 – October 25
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Normal business hours
October 26 – November 4
Monday – Friday   8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays (October 26 & November 2) 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays (October 27 & November 3)   10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Vote-by-Mail – You do not need a reason or an ID.
- Sept. 26 - First day ballots will be mailed out and each day thereafter.
- Sept. 26 - Secure Drop Box available 24/7 in front of the County Clerk’s Office for convenience.
- Oct. 31 – Last day for the Clerk’s Office to receive an application in order to mail out a ballot.
-Return postage for the ballots will be paid by the County within the United States.
- Visit our website to print an application or call the County Clerk’s Office at 309-786-8683 to request one by mail.

Grace Period registration/voting in County Clerk’s Office
October 9 – October 25
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Normal business hours
October 26 – November 4
Monday – Friday   8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays(October 26 & November 2)   8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays(October 27 & November 3) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

OFFSITE LOCATIONS

Early Voting Offsite Locations
Grace Period registration/voting You can register or make changes to your registration, bring in 2 forms of ID showing

October 21 through November 1 current name and address and vote at that time.
Western Illinois University, 3300 River Drive, Moline
Mon – Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Silvis City Council Chambers, 121 11 Street, Silvis
Mon – Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Milan Municipal Building, 405 E. 1 Street, Milan
Mon – Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Moline Public Library, 3210 41 Street, Moline
Mon – Fri. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

ELECTION DAY-November 5, 2024

Vote Center Grace Period registration You can register or make changes to your registration by bringing in 2 forms of ID showing current name and address and vote at that time. For more information, visit our website www.votericounty.org or call the County Clerk’s Office at 309-786-8683.

2020 PLATFORM OF THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
I. PREAMBLE
A. Our Party’s Philosophy
B. Platform of the Illinois Republican Party
II. RESTORING THE AMERICAN DREAM
  A. Restoring the Illinois Economy
  B. Meeting Energy Needs
  C. Protecting Our Transportation Advantage
  D. Promoting Illinois Agriculture
III. REFORMING OUR GOVERNMENT
IV. ENHANCING NATIONAL SECURITY & PUBLIC SAFETY
A. A Call to Remain Serious About National Security
  B. Reforming Our Civil Justice System
  C. Enhancing Public Safety for Our Citizens
V. ADVOCATING A “FRONT DOOR” POLICY ON IMMIGRATION
VI. PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO LIFE
VII. EMBRACING THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY
VIII. PROVIDING A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION
IX. CONCLUSION

For the full detailed platform, click HERE...

2022-2025 Municipal Calendar

"Those who stay away from the election think one vote will do no good. Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm" -- Ralph Waldo Emerson.