Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois Public Records

Registration is also available in person at the DuPage County Clerk's office, at Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facilities, or by mail. The deadline sits at 27 days before an election for online or mail registration, though same-day registration remains an option during early voting and on Election Day at designated locations with proof of residency. Voters need their Illinois driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their social security number. Municipal elections in the city cover Mayor and City Council positions. The community operates under a council-manager form of government with a mayor and board of trustees. Illinois typically schedules municipal elections for April of odd-numbered years on a consolidated ballot. The next local election arrives in April 2025, when voters will choose city officials. Candidate information, local ballot measures, and campaign finance reports are accessible through the DuPage County Clerk's election division and the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the lookup tool at www.dupagecounty.gov/election or by calling the DuPage County Clerk's election division. The website lets voters enter their address to receive their specific polling location, sample ballot, and election day information. Under Illinois election law, certain records remain open to the public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by candidates and political committees, though individual voter information stays protected. Campaign finance disclosure reports are publicly accessible through the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov, where anyone can search contributions and expenditures for state and local candidates. Candidate filing documents and nominating petitions are public records—the DuPage County Clerk maintains them for local races while the State Board of Elections handles state races. Election results by precinct get posted on the DuPage County Clerk's website after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, DuPage County reported voter turnout of approximately 77% of registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement. The county has trended increasingly competitive politically in recent elections after decades as a Republican stronghold. The November 3, 2026 general election will carry significant weight for local voters. Illinois will hold elections for Governor and other constitutional officers, as the state conducts gubernatorial elections in midterm years. All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives and approximately half of the 59 Illinois Senate seats will be on the ballot, including districts serving the community. County voters will also decide county board seats, county-wide offices such as County Board Chair, and various judgeships. No U.S. Senate seat from Illinois is scheduled for 2026, as Illinois Senate seats are next up in 2028. Voters should monitor the DuPage County Clerk's website for official candidate lists and local referenda as the election approaches. Illinois offers vote-by-mail options for all voters. Applications for mail-in ballots can be submitted online through the DuPage County Clerk's website, by mail, or in person. The deadline to request a mail ballot is five days before Election Day, though earlier application is recommended. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted. Early in-person voting is available at the DuPage County Clerk's office and at additional early voting sites throughout DuPage County, typically beginning 40 days before Election Day.