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1. What is Provisional Voting?

Your eligibility to vote has been questioned on Election Day. You will be voting a Provisional Ballot. Your ballot will be processed and counted if you are found eligible to vote.

2. Why am I voting a Provisional Ballot?

• If your name does not appear on the Pollbook and you have refused an opportunity to register at the polling place or another registration site;
• Your name does not appear on the Pollbook and you do not have the proper identification to register to vote;
• Your right to vote has been challenged;
• Your registered by mail, did not provide ID and do not have ID with you at the time of voting;
• The Pollbook states you have already voted in this election but you claim you have not;
• You received a vote by mail ballot but did not return it; or
• Voting hours have been extended after 7 p.m. by court order.

3. What can I do after I vote to ensure my vote is counted?

• If you did not bring any identification you can bring that to the Election Office by the Tuesday following the election.
• If you have proof of registration you can bring that to the Election Office by the Tuesday following the election.

4. How do I know if my vote counted?

Call us at 309 324-2300, or visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website to check if your vote counted. You will need the carbon receipt from the polling place to retrieve this information.