Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person.

Ballots will  be mailed out beginning September 24th

Early Voting and Election Day Voting will still be available.

Visit the “November 3, 2020 General Election” tab for a Vote by Mail application and current election information and updates.

The DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder, Douglas J. Johnson, would like to announce the changing of two Polling Places in the City of DeKalb.

Please be advised that we will be following the guidelines of the DeKalb County Health Department, concerning COVID19:

• Wearing a face covering is encouraged to enter and do business in the DeKalb County Administration Building.
• Social Distancing will be expected whenever possible.  Marks have been placed on the floors signaling a 6 ft. distancing protocol.
• Plexiglass shields have been provided for our customer contact counters
• Hand sanitizer is provided at the public counters.
• Regular sanitation procedures have been implemented per guidelines.

We are here to serve you and keep you safe!

Please click on the following link to use our NEW mobile friendly website,  VOTERA, by using a browser other than Internet Explorer.  (Internet Explorer is not compatible)

Votera DeKalb          ****Click on the photo to enlarge

The County Clerk is the chief election authority administering elections throughout DeKalb County.  The DeKalb County Clerk’s Elections Division offers numerous services for Local Election Officials, Candidates, Registered Voters and the general public,  as well as information on how to register to vote in DeKalb County, IL.   The DeKalb County Clerk’s Office strives to conduct all elections in a fair, accurate and efficient manner.  It is our goal to provide prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service  to everyone, whether in our office, by mail, by phone or via our website.  If you do not find what you are looking for or need, please feel free to contact the Elections staff at any time.

DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder

After utilizing our website and you still don’t see what you are looking for, you may visit the State Board of Elections website for more information:

State Board of Elections

Another great resource for Voting Information:

USA.Gov