Election DayTuesday, November 3
Peoria and Tazewell counties head into Election Day with big early-vote numbers
The Daily Peoria team
If you haven't voted yet, polls are open today, Tue., Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Peoria County had more than 14,500 mail-in ballots by midday Monday, plus more than 14,000 early in-person voters. Executive director Jessily Joseph called turnout "pretty historic for a midterm."
Peoria County had more than 14,000 ballots each by mail and early in person
Source: WCBU Peoria
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Peoria mail-in | 14,500 |
| Peoria early in person | 14,000 |
| Tazewell mail-in returned | 7,900 |
| Tazewell early in person | 7,900 |
In Tazewell County, Clerk John Ackerman said vote-by-mail requests are up 59% and in-person early voting is up 41% since 2022. Whether that means a bigger turnout isn't known yet, and Joseph said rain could play a role.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
Illinois polling places, Election Day, Tue., Nov. 3
- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
- Peoria County
- 56 locations
- Mail ballots
- Take to post office counter
Sources: WCBU Peoria, Central Illinois Proud
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Polls open |
| Peoria County | 56 locations |
| Mail ballots | Take to post office counter |
Still holding a mail ballot? Ackerman said don't use a mailbox. Take it to the post office and ask the clerk to postmark it.
- Peoria County: vote at any of its vote centers, not just your assigned site
- Tazewell midterm turnout usually lands between 56% and 58%
- Tazewell presidential-year turnout runs 75% to 78%
Sources: WCBU Peoria, Central Illinois Proud