State's Attorney's Election Complaint Hotline Available for March 15 Primary

State’s Attorney’s Election Complaint Hotline Available for March 15 Primary

Kane County voters who observe or experience voting problems or irregularities during the March 15 primary election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to report the problems.

The Election Complaint Line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 15, 2016.

Vote HereAnyone who experiences or witnesses any possible illegal election activity, such as electioneering, illegally placed campaign signs or denial of voting rights at any of Kane County’s 228 voting precincts should call the hotline at (630) 208-5328.

The hotline will be staffed by representatives of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Assistant state’s attorneys will take the complaints about potential violations of Illinois election laws and are prepared to travel to polling places to ensure compliance with state election laws.

“Voters have a right to expect an honest, fair and orderly election,” Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon said. “Our staff will be available to all who have concerns.”

Voters should note that this hotline is not for election questions, such as polling times and places. Voters in need of election information should call the Kane County Clerk’s Election Help Line at (630) 232-5990. Eligible voters must be registered, a United States citizen and at least 18 years old.

SOURCE: Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office news release