Libertyville, Illinois Public Records

The deadline falls 16 days before any election for online or mail registration, though the state also offers grace period and Election Day registration at the Lake County Clerk's office and early voting sites. Registration requires an Illinois driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. No photo ID is needed to vote—voters simply sign an affidavit confirming their identity. Municipal elections in Libertyville follow a consolidated schedule, typically held in April of odd-numbered years. The Village President serves a four-year term, while trustees serve staggered four-year terms with three seats up for election every two years. The next municipal election is scheduled for April 2025, with candidate filing taking place the preceding December and January. Local ballot measures, referenda, and school board elections for Community High School District 128 and Elementary District 70 also appear on consolidated ballots. The Village Clerk's office at 118 West Cook Avenue (phone: 847-362-2430) provides information about local candidates and issues, as does the Lake County Clerk's election website. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Illinois State Board of Elections finder at www.elections.il.gov or by contacting the Lake County Clerk. Early voting begins 40 days before each election at numerous locations throughout Lake County, including sites in the village, with extended hours in the final weeks before Election Day. Under Illinois election law (10 ILCS 5), voter registration lists are public information available for election-related purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates can be accessed through the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure, while county and local disclosures may be filed with the Lake County Clerk. Candidate filing information, precinct-level results, and voter turnout statistics are public records available through both the Lake County Clerk and State Board of Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Lake County reported approximately 64% voter turnout among registered voters, with strong participation in suburban communities like this one. The November 3, 2026 general election will present important races for Illinois voters. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Dick Durbin will be on the ballot in 2026, as his term expires in January 2027. All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives will be contested, including the district representing Libertyville. County offices such as Lake County Board seats, the Lake County Clerk, County Treasurer, and other countywide positions may appear depending on term schedules. Judicial retention questions for Circuit Court judges in the 19th Judicial Circuit will also be decided. Village offices operate on an April cycle rather than November, so no local positions will appear on the November 2026 ballot unless specially scheduled. Illinois voters can request vote-by-mail ballots through the Lake County Clerk's office online, by written application, or in person. No excuse is required—any registered voter can vote by mail. Applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day, though voters can request ballots in person at the clerk's office through the day before the election. Completed mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted. The state also offers permanent vote-by-mail status for those who want to automatically receive a ballot for every election. Ballots can be returned by mail or deposited in secure drop boxes at the Lake County Clerk's office and other designated sites throughout Lake County.