Montgomery, Illinois Public Records

Montgomery residents can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website at ova.elections.il.gov, which processes same-day voter registration. Illinois offers grace period registration, allowing residents to register and vote simultaneously during early voting and on Election Day. Voters must provide valid identification and proof of residency. The regular registration deadline falls 27 days before each election, though grace period registration extends through Election Day itself. Municipal elections for Village President and Village Board trustees follow a staggered schedule. The next consolidated municipal election will be held in April 2025, when several trustee seats and potentially the Village President position will appear on the ballot. Village elections are non-partisan and occur on the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years as mandated by Illinois election law. Voters can find their assigned polling place using the voter registration lookup tool on the Kendall County Clerk's website or the Illinois State Board of Elections website at elections.il.gov, which provides polling locations, sample ballots, and voter registration status. Public election records include voter registration lists available for purchase for lawful purposes, campaign finance disclosures filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Kendall County Clerk, candidate filing documents showing who is running for office, and certified election results showing vote totals by precinct. These records are accessible through the Kendall County Clerk's office and the State Board of Elections website. In the November 2024 general election, Kendall County experienced approximately 68% voter turnout among registered voters, with strong participation across the village's precincts reflecting engagement in the presidential race and state contests. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Montgomery and Kendall County voters will decide several significant races. Illinois will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, as both offices are up in 2026 following the midterm election cycle. Illinois's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Dick Durbin will be on the ballot as Durbin's term expires in 2026. The Illinois General Assembly including State Senate and State House districts covering the area will be contested. Kendall County will likely have countywide offices including County Board members and potentially constitutional officers, and depending on redistricting, federal congressional seats representing the area will be decided. Local voters will also decide on any referenda, bond issues, or tax questions placed on the ballot by the village or school districts. To vote by mail in Illinois, voters must request an absentee ballot application from the Kendall County Clerk. Illinois allows any registered voter to vote by mail without providing a reason. Applications can be submitted online through the Kendall County Clerk's website, and mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted. Early voting is available at designated locations in Kendall County beginning 40 days before each election, including weekends, providing flexible options for residents. The County Clerk's office publishes election calendars, candidate information, and voting guides on its website.