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Early Voting: What You Need to Know | Chicago Defender

Voters are taking advantage of early voting with early indications that a record number of voters are heading to the polls ahead of the November 3rd election. With the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois has made it easier for voters to make their voices heard this election with early and mail-in voting. Early voting runs in Illinois … Continued

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