- a) For written ballots, upon receipt of the election materials specified in Section 1650.1030, the eligible voter shall complete the ballot in accordance with the instructions provided with the election materials.
- b) Ballots must be received at or prior to 10:00 a.m. on the election day. Ballots received after 10:00 a.m. on the election day are invalid and will not be counted.
- c) All eligible voters must return their ballots as prescribed by the System or electronically via the independent, secure, third-party vendor selected by the System, or for written ballots, individually to the address provided by the System in the election materials via U.S. mail or express delivery service. Ballots returned to the System in bulk, via hand delivery, or delivery other than as specified in this subsection, are invalid and will not be counted.
- d) Ballots that do not conform to all instructions accompanying the ballot are invalid and will not be counted.
(Source: Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 4774, effective March 13, 2026)