Vote fraud is a clear intent or action aimed at depriving a voter of his right to vote or falsifying actual votes cast. Voters can play a major role in helping to guarantee clean elections by being on the alert for unusual activities at or near polling places and reporting irregularities to election authorities.
Press Release: On June 09, 2015, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Markham Police Department,conducted 12 underage compliance check(s). During the operation, there were 6 prior violator(s) re-tested for compliance.
Assistance is the actual casting of a vote for a voter by a specified person in the privacy of the voting booth on Election Day. Those giving assistance must vote as directed by the voter.
Provisional voting was created to allow a voter, whose eligibility has been questioned, to vote on Election Day. Provisional Ballots must be kept in a separate, securable container until voter eligibility to vote is determined, by the election authority, AFTER Election Day.