Last updated: 3/31/2024

Polls Open at 6 a.m. for April 1 Municipal Elections

Election Day is Tuesday, April 1, with polls open from 6am to 7pm across Lake County. Registered voters may vote at any Lake County polling place, thanks to Lake County’s new voter-friendly system.

Voters will select village trustees, township trustees, library trustees and park district commissioners in these nonpartisan elections. Voters in Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills will also choose mayors.

Candidates are running for an array of offices across Lake County in the April 1 elections, including:

  • Municipal Mayor/President, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees/Alderpersons

  • Township Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, Highway Commissioner, Trustees

  • Park District Commissioners

  • Library District Trustees

  • School Board Members

  • Community College District Trustees

  • Regional Board of Schools Trustees

  • Fox Waterway Directors

  • Fire Protection District Trustees

Getting involved in local politics is a great way to serve your community and learn more about local government. If you aren’t sure how to get involved, email the LibertyvilleDems@gmail.com. Drop by our newest event, Tacos & Democrats, on Thursday, April 3, at 7pm. (Email us for details.)

Countywide Early Voting Starts March 17 

Early voting for the April 1 election gets underway March 7-14 at the Lake County Main Courthouse in Waukegan, then expands on March 17 to multiple sites throughout the county. The Lake County Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville, is especially convenient for Libertyville Township residents. On April 1, the traditional Election Day, polls will be open in neighborhood polling places from 6am to 7pm. 

What's On My Ballot?

Local races take center stage in the April 1 election. Mundelein and Libertyville are electing mayors and other city and village officials. School board, library district, community college, and township positions are also open. Preview your ballot here. If you want to volunteer for a candidate or have a question about these nonpartisan races, email us.

Stay Up-to-Date on Democratic Events

Whether you want to protest Elon Musk/Donald Trump, address postcards for candidates, or go door-to-door to talk to voters, we have you covered. Join our private Facebook group and/or check the events list on our website to see how you can get involved.

Tenth Dems Accepting Applications for Internships

Do you have progressive values and are looking for a summer internship that will make a difference? The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems) is now accepting applications for its Summer 2025 Internship Program. The internship is a substantive program designed for high school, college, graduate, and law students seeking an opportunity to become deeply engaged in the political process.

Tenth Dems is a grassroots political organization that helps mobilize voters and activists throughout the 10th Congressional District. Tenth Dems interns have staffed issue forums and events for elected officials and candidates up and down the ballot, worked on campaigns, and conducted research. We help build the Democratic infrastructure to elect Democrats at all levels of government. Interns may choose to complete general internships or specialize in areas such as media, field, communications, technology, volunteer management, and political outreach. Internships are unpaid, educational positions; however, academic credit is often available.

Residency in the 10th Congressional District is not required, but applicants must have an interest in electing Democrats in this area and devote a minimum of 16 hours per week to the internship during the summer. Applicants should submit a brief paragraph explaining why they would like to be part of the program, along with a resume summarizing their educational background and activities. Neither needs to be formal. To apply or request more information, email us at info@tenthdems.org.

Democrats on Parade in Libertyville

Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen was among many Democratic officeholders walking in the parade.

Lake County Democrats were well represented at the Libertyville Days parade.

State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart’s supporters had a good time in the parade.

Libertyville Township Democrats were joined by Democratic candidates and officeholders as they marched along Milwaukee Avenue during the Libertyville Days parade on June 15.

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart joined Libertyville Trustee Matt Hickey, Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark, and State Senator Mary Edly-Allen in the parade.

Anton L. Mathews, President of the Waukegan Park District Board of Commissioners, joins State Representative Candidate Maria Peterson.

Democrats gathered at the Libertyville Township Democrats booth in Cook Park. From left are Dan Troester, Zach Troester, Jack Troester, Illinois State Representative Laura Faver Dias, Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim.