Politics & Government

The Woodridge Voter's Guide to the 2012 Illinois Primary

We've rounded up all the information you need to be an informed voter going into the March 20 Illinois primary.

In just a few short weeks,  voters will head to the polls for the Illinois primary.

Confused about what district you fall into after the lines were redrawn? We've got you covered. Wonder how long you can procrastinate before mailing in your absentee ballot? We'll tell you that, too.

Our handy guide will help you keep track of important dates and information. We'll be updating it with candidate bios in the coming weeks, as well as more stories from the campaign trail. 

Find out what's happening in Woodridgewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

This is also a chance for you to get involved. Got a question for a candidate? Post it in the comments section, or email me at melissat@patch.com.

Know the dates

Feb. 21: Voter registration deadline for the Illinois primary

Find out what's happening in Woodridgewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Feb. 27-March 15: Early voting window

March 15: Last day the DuPage Election Commission will send out absentee ballots. Call 630-407-5600 as soon as possible if you need one.

March 19: Postmark deadline for absentee ballots

March 20: Illinois primary

Know your district

Because of the 2011 redistricting, parts of Darien now fall within different districts than they did before. Find out which districts you live in with the state board of election’s interactive map.

Know your polling place

Early voters in DuPage County can go to one of these locations.

Find out where to vote on primary day (and in the process double check that you’re registered) by searching the ISBE database.

Know your candidates

DuPage County Board District 3

Democrats

  • Sharon E. Bryant

Republicans

  • Kenneth Moy
  • Brian J. Krajewski*
  • John Curran*
  • Gary Grasso

Illinois House of Representatives

81st District

Republicans

  • Deborah L. "Debbie" Boyle
  • Ron Sandack

82nd District

Republicans

  • Jim Durkin*
  • Laura Reigle

85th District 

Republican 

  • Emily McCasey

Illinois Senate

41st District

Republicans

  • Christine Radogno*

43rd District 

Democrat 

  • Arthur "AJ" Wilhelmi

Republican 

  • Sandy Johnson 

U.S. House of Representatives

3rd District 

Democrats 

  • Daniel Lipinski
  • Farah Baqai

Republicans

  • Arthur Jones
  • Richard Grabowski
  • Jim Falvey

11th District

Democrats

  • Bill Foster
  • Jim Hickey
  • Juan Thomas

Republicans

  • Judy Biggert*
Know the issues

Woodridge residents will be asked to vote on the following question:

Shall the Village of Woodridge have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?

Patch primary election coverage


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