You can now vote by mail – and you should

Many people intend to vote, but don’t. Our elections are on a work day for most people. You have to drive to the polling place, park, wait in line, vote, and return home. If you don’t have a car, you need to find a ride. If you have young children, you may need to bring them with you. Early voting gives you more flexibility, but you still have to make time to get to a voting site during business hours.

Now there’s a better way. Illinois law allows you to vote by mail. The County Clerk will mail you a ballot. You can make your choices at your convenience, seal it, and mail it anytime before Election Day. Better yet, you can apply online right now.

For more information, go to www.mattflamm.org/mail/. You can click a link there to go directly to the County Clerk’s website where you can apply online.

Please take a few minutes to participate in our democratic process. If you don’t vote, don’t complain about the people we elect.