On Saturday in Macomb, two events were held that focused on voting in the mid-terms Nov. 3, particularly voting early.
No Kings Nationwide Day of Action: Vote Early Rally-goers around the nation gathered Saturday at more than 3,000 "No Kings Nationwide Day of Action" events, including a rally in Macomb outside of Chandler Park, for the latest "No Kings Nationwide Day of Action." This was the fourth major rally to take place in all 50 states. The theme for the nonpartisan Oct. 17 rally was to encourage voter turnout ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.
“Fall Into Freedom” McDonough County Republicans Meet & Greet The McDonough County Republican Central Committee hosted an event at the Lewis Barn outside of Macomb encouraging individuals to vote. Numerous Republican candidates appearing on the ballot were present for the event, which also featured a silent auction.
Early Voting: McDonough County
Early voting in the lower level of the courthouse is taking place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday now through Monday, Nov. 2, as well as from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.
The McDonough County Clerk Voter Registration Office will also host early voting at Western Illinois University from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27-Friday, Oct. 30 in the University Union Concourse. Students registered to vote in McDonough County, along with area residents who choose to vote at the early polling site, can cast their ballots for state representatives and local and county officials.
For those who have not yet registered to vote, the in-person Grace Period Voter Registration continues through Election Day at the Voter Registration Office in the lower level of the McDonough County Courthouse.
For more information on the early polling sites outside of the McDonough County Courthouse, contact Voter Registration at (309) 833-4649 or [email protected].
Ballots for the McDonough County-area elections can be found in Oct. 13 issue of The Community News Brief, and online at mcg.mcdonough.il.us/voterreg.html.
Rep. Dan Swanson speaks to a constituent at Saturday's McDonough County Republican event near Macomb. Right: JP McLaughlin, McDonough County Republicans chair, addresses attendees at the Meet and Greet.
