In Illinois, the integrity of your vote is taken seriously, thanks to stringent ballot handling procedures. Whether voting by mail or in person, measures like pre- and post-election testing of equipment and public ballot counting ensure transparency and accuracy. Additionally, post-election audits confirm correct vote counts. The state also secures mail ballots with signature verifications and barcode tracking. Rebekah Simon, President of the League of Women Voters of Illinois, emphasizes that multiple safeguards are in place to guarantee the accurate counting of each vote. Amid potential disinformation, voters are encouraged to stay informed and report any suspicious claims online.
Beware of false claims about the election results. We expect bad actors to spread disinformation to cast doubt for their political gain. You can report election disinformation you see online at reportdisinfo.org.
Every election, League of Women Voters chapters across the country provide voters with the critical information they need to make an informed vote. By sponsoring candidate forums and voter guides like IllinoisVoterGuide.org, we prepare voters to make their voices heard.
“Election officials implement ballot processing and tabulation safeguards designed to ensure each ballot cast in the election can be correctly counted,” explained Becky Simon, President of the League of Women Voters of Illinois. “These safeguards include chain of custody procedures, auditable logging requirements, and canvass processes. Illinois safeguards mail ballots by verifying signatures, tracking barcodes, and setting clear chains of custody for all ballots.”