Civic Engagement and Voting Information for Illinois State University Students
Discover important details about the primary election day, voter registration, ways to vote, and registration options for Illinois State University students. Learn about the deadlines, processes, and locations for participating in civic engagement through voting.
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March 19, 2024 is March 19, 2024 is Primary Election Day! Primary Election Day!
Voting Is Civic Engagement Voting Is Civic Engagement Civic Engagement is a core value of Illinois State University. We strive to: prepare students to be informed and engaged global citizens encourage students to be ethical leaders who will craft, promote, and further positive goals for the betterment of society view civic engagement as a lifelong responsibility
Are you registered Are you registered to vote? to vote? I don t I don t know know Yes Yes No No Illinois Registration Lookup Use the Use the Illinois Registration Registration Lookup Lookup to check. check. Illinois Registration Lookup Illinois Have you moved Have you moved since you last since you last registered or registered or voted? voted? To learn how to To learn how to IllinoisState.edu/vote register, visit register, visit IllinoisState.edu/vote IllinoisState.edu/vote! ! to Illinois Registration Lookup Yes Yes No No The LAST day to register The LAST day to register to vote to vote online online in Illinois is is March 3 March 3 at 11:59PM! at 11:59PM! in Illinois You need to change You need to change your address of your address of Awesome! You Awesome! You are all set. are all set. IllinoisState.edu/vote record. Visit record. Visit IllinoisState.edu/vote IllinoisState.edu/vote to learn how! to learn how!
Ways To Vote Ways To Vote By Mail By Mail Request a mail-in ballot from where you are registered Request MUST be sent by March 14, 2024 Complete your ballot Return your ballot by March 19, 2024 Drop box at Bone Student Center, Founders Suite Via mail (stop by the Center for Civic Engagement at 300 W. North St, across from CVS to get a stamp and mail your ballot) Early Voting Early Voting Avoid the lines! On-Campus: March 4 15, 2024 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Bone Student Center, Founder s Suite & Watterson Towers, Rosa Parks Room Other community locations: McLean County Government Center and Eastland Mall February 8 March 18th, 2024 Various times In In- -Person at the Person at the Polls Polls Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. All students except Bloomington residents can vote at any of these locations: Bone Student Center, Brown Ballroom Eastland Mall McLean County Government Center Your designated precinct polling place
Missed Online Registration? You Can Still Vote! Missed Online Registration? You Can Still Vote! Illinois is a same Illinois is a same- -day registration state, so you can register to vote at a polling place. day registration state, so you can register to vote at a polling place. Register at a polling place during early voting OR on March 19. Register at a polling place during early voting OR on March 19. Students living in the residence halls can use a screenshot of their current address from the ISU Student Service Center as a form of ID. Bring 2 forms of ID that have your name and current, local address. Acceptable forms of ID: Acceptable forms of ID: Passport or military ID Driver's license or State ID card College/university/school/work ID Business mail postmarked to the applicant (including mail sent from ISU) Library card Vehicle registration card Lease, mortgage or deed to the home Credit or debit card Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid card Insurance card Payroll check/personal check Voter registration card Social Security card Bank statement Birth certificate Utility bill in applicant's name
How Do I Know Who To Vote For? How Do I Know Who To Vote For? Resources are available through the Redbird Voter Guide to help you know what and who is on the ballot each election. IllinoisState.edu/Vote Non-partisan resources are also available for you to explore your political values/ ideology and to help you decide how to cast your vote.
Think Your Vote Doesnt Matter? It Does! Think Your Vote Doesn t Matter? It Does! The United States is a democracy and voting is a core principle that makes democracy happen. This is one important way to make your voice heard. Your vote can lead to the creation of public policy that has lasting change in the U.S., your state, and your city. If you agree with If you agree with the efforts of current national, state, or local leaders, voting is a way to voice your support. If you are upset with If you are upset with national, state, or local leaders, voting can usher in changes.
Not Eligible to Vote? EVERY Voice Counts! Not Eligible to Vote? EVERY Voice Counts! Visit thelovevote.org to share your story and move voters with love. Use your platforms to amplify issues that matter to you. Encourage your professors to have discussions around the issues, candidates, and civic education. Attend campus debates or host an in-person or virtual watch party. Visit the Redbird Voter Guide for more ways to make your voice count!
Voter Restoration Voter Restoration Resources and information on the historical and current fight for the right to vote The Power of Youth Vote Tribal Communities Fighting to Vote The Latinx Voting Movement Voter Restoration and the War on Drugs Black America and the Evolution of Voter Suppression The 19th Amendment and Women of Color The Century-Long Fight: The Black Sorority Movement for Voting Rights Voting for All: Access and Accommodation LGBTQ+ Voting and Civil Rights
Contact Us Contact Us With Any With Any Questions! Questions! CCE Website: CivicEngagement.IllinoisState.edu Redbird Voter Guide: IllinoisState.edu/Vote (309) 438-1100, CivicEngagement@IllinoisState.edu 300 W. North St., Normal (across from Watterson Dining) Use #RedbirdsVote on social media! RedbirdImpact Center for Civic Engagement @RedbirdImpact @RedbirdImpact
