Residents Say They Were Asked for ID Before Voting, in Violation of the Law

It's against the law for election judges to be asked for identification before someone's allowed to vote. To register a complaint, call 815-727-8872.

Last updated: 3:50 p.m. Nov. 6. At least two Will County voters say they were asked to present an ID before being allowed to vote today, even though Illinois law prohibits election judges from requesting identification. Debbie, who asked that her last name not be used, said she observed numerous voters being asked to show ID at her polling place, Plainfield Fire Station #3, 25001 W. 119th St.  "Everyone had to show ID," she said, noting it was her first time voting in Illinois. "I did not witness someone NOT showing ID ... There were at least 20-25 people up there when I just went, and every person was showing ID, every single one. I watched diligently." Joliet resident Caroline Hoag said every voter she observed at her Wedgewood Golf …

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