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Early voting has started!
Voting at the McHenry County Election Center has begun. They are open for voting Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Voting at the all other early voting locations begins on October 19th.
Have a Vote by Mail Ballot? VOTE BY DROPBOX!
You will find dropboxes for Vote by Mail ballots at the starred locations.
Meet our November 3rd, 2026 Candidates!
The Democratic Party of McHenry County believes in a
government that works for everyone.
VOTE NO ON RETAINING JUDGES!
VOTE NO ON BOTH COUNTYWIDE REFERENDA!
CONSIDER VOTING YES ON RICHMOND AND FOX LAKE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS
These are your emergency services that you cannot live without.
VOTE YES ON D300 BUILDING REFERENDUM
We are dedicated to electing Democrats at all levels while building an active, inclusive, and diverse party.
Visit our candidate page for more information about the Democrats who will be on your November ballot.
Federal - Statewide - State Legislature - County
The Myth vs. Reality of Local Control
County Board Republicans Place Referenda on the Ballot
Don't be fooled! The GOP County Board Members don't really want Home Rule, because it would dilute their power without achieving their goal of preventing the State from mandating programs or reforms. The Illinois General Assembly can easily strip or preempt county powers whenever it chooses. Not to mention that Home Rule would allow the County Board to set aside property tax caps and implement new fees and taxes.
So why are they putting these measures on the ballot? Because they know it will bring out their voters. WE MUST GET OUT AND VOTE UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT FOR CANDIDATES WHO AREN'T ABOUT EMPTY SLOGANS, BUT ABOUT WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE! Affording to live in McHenry County is getting increasingly hard for young families and workers. Let's fix that!
Get the facts: For a full discussion of both referenda, both the Home Rule and Zoning Resolution, click here.
Democrats respond to recent GOP attacks.
Read full press release of October 14th here, and of October 12th here.
