Election Essentials: What Knox County voters should know about the April 1 Election
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The 2025 Consolidated Election is Tuesday, April 1. Voters will elect candidates for Mayor, City Clerk, Alderpersons, School Boards, Township positions and more.
Knox County Clerk Scott Erickson joined WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg's Morning News to preview the election.
The interview covers:
- Voting options: There are three ways to vote: early voting, mail-in voting, and voting in person on Election Day.
- Most Common Voting Method: Scott discussed which method is most popular in Knox County.
- Early Voting Update: Insights into how early voting is progressing in Knox County.
- Ballot Processing: Explanation of what happens to ballots cast during early voting.
- Election Day Changes: Important changes voters should be aware of for Election Day.
- Voting Machines: Overview of the mix of voting machines used in Knox County.
- Identification Requirements: Types of identification needed for in-person voting.
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