There are many races on the ballot for the April 1st Consolidated Election, and we have done our best to assemble a guide to help you in your selections. Please read the explanation below to correctly interpret the guide.
We have listed ONLY those races that meet one or more of the following criteria:
- which are contested,
- where we have a recommendation either for or against,
- where there is NO CANDIDATE.
These are just recommendations, not endorsements, as the Party does not endorse in non-partisan races.
The candidates recommended by the Democratic Party of McHenry County are indicated with a filled circle 
in the sample ballot shown below. In some cases, there are more recommended candidates than seats. If voting on a paper ballot, fill in the dot next to these candidates. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER MARKS ON YOUR BALLOT!
Official write-in candidates are also indicated, but remember, you must write out your choices on the ballot. Polling places are required to post write-in candidate lists. We recommend only those write-in candidates indicated with a filled circle.
There are races where we recommend candidates NOT be elected. Those names are struck out with a line through them. DO NOT VOTE FOR THEM BUT DO NOT CROSS ANY NAMES OFF ON YOUR BALLOT!
There are races where we did not recommend the candidate or strike them out. They have either asked not to be recommended, or we don't have enough information about them to recommend them, however, we do not believe they are associated with any right-wing or Republican groups.
NO CANDIDATE races have been included to encourage you to consider applying for an open position after the election is over.
Remember - Voting for only the candidates you prefer is perfectly acceptable. Not only is it acceptable, it is recommended! You don't have to vote for the number indicated (e.g., when it says Vote for 3, you can vote for 1 or 2 - or none at all). Bullet voting - or only voting for one candidate or just the Democrats/recommended candidates in an election - will help them in multi-seat races.
Click here for the full set of recommendations, or click on this picture:
