Geneseo, Illinois Public Records

Illinois residents can register to vote online at ova.elections.il.gov or in person at the Henry County Clerk's office, public libraries, or DMV offices. Registration must be completed 27 days before any election, though grace period registration runs from 28 days before through Election Day at designated election authority offices and early voting sites. Online registration requires a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID. Municipal elections in the city cover the mayor and City Council positions. The Geneseo City Council consists of eight aldermen - two per ward - elected to four-year staggered terms, with the mayor also serving a four-year term. Illinois holds municipal elections on the consolidated election date, the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years. The next municipal election is scheduled for April 2025 for certain council seats and April 2027 for mayoral and other council positions. Information about local candidates, ballot questions, and results is available through the Henry County Clerk's office and City of Geneseo. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the lookup tool on the Illinois State Board of Elections website by entering their address, or by contacting the Henry County Clerk directly. Under Illinois law, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for political purposes. Campaign finance disclosures are maintained by the Illinois State Board of Elections and county clerks for local races. Candidate filing documents and nomination petitions are public, and precinct-level election results are published by the Henry County Clerk and State Board after each election. In the November 2024 general election, Henry County reported approximately 65-70% voter turnout, with over 20,000 ballots cast out of roughly 32,000 registered voters, reflecting strong participation in the presidential election. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters in the area will decide several significant races. Illinois will hold elections for Governor (four-year term), all state constitutional officers including Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Comptroller, all 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives, and 20 of the 59 Illinois Senate seats depending on district. Illinois does not have a U.S. Senate race scheduled for 2026 as Senator Dick Durbin's term expires in 2027 and Senator Tammy Duckworth's in 2029. Henry County voters will also elect county-wide positions that may include State's Attorney, County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, Coroner, and County Board members, depending on term schedules. Local residents will participate in State Representative races for District 71 or 72 and State Senate races depending on their legislative district boundaries. Illinois allows mail-in voting; any registered voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason by submitting an application to the Henry County Clerk's office online through the State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person. Mail ballot applications must be received by five days before the election. Early voting is available at designated locations in Henry County for at least 15 days before the election. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).