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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘I think they're extremely important': Champaign Co. Clerk breaks down voter turnout in Consolidated Election
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Many spent Tuesday heading out to the polls to cast their ballots in this year's Consolidated Election. They're choosing who they want to lead their communities and schools, as well as where they want their tax dollars to go. By 5 p.m. on Election Day, Aaron Ammons, the Champaign County Clerk, said about 6,000 people had voted in person that day and about 4,000 others voted early. Once those ballots are counted, plus the ones in the mail, he estimates about 15-20% of voters will participate in this election, which is a pretty standard trend. Champaign residents weigh property tax increase to benefit homeless shelter This year, Ammons feels questions about the Champaign School Board and City Council are driving people to the polls. 'I think those are important for our community, for our citizens who live here, to talk to each other and have that direct contact because those policies impact you immediately at the local level,' he said. 'You're choosing your school board members, and your chiefs of police because city council members will vote on those things. These are things we talk about daily and I think they're extremely important.' Voters hopeful election will rejuvenate Champaign school board Locations across Champaign County are open until 7 p.m. Once they close, judges will begin counting. Ammons expects to have some unofficial results ready around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Champaign Co. finds enough election judges
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Just a couple of days after the Champaign County Clerk's Office said that there might not be enough election judges for the April 1 general election, the county announced that Tuesday's election will proceed as planned. In a statement, the County Clerk's Office said that several people stepped up to serve has election judges. This will allow all polling locations to be open on Election Day. PREVIOUSLY: Champaign Co. may close polling locations with lack of election judges We want to thank the response from the community to serve as election judges. Elections don't happen without election judges who are willing to serve and give their time. Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons To find a voting center near you, visit the County Clerk's website. The polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on April 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
