To vote in primary, you must register by Tuesday

Only properly registered electors may vote at the Feb. 5 primary election.

Registered voters who have moved from one precinct to another within McHenry County since last registered, or from one address to another within the precinct of their residence, must notify the county clerk in writing by signing an application for change of residence or by returning their present voter's card to the county clerk's office specifying the new address, on or before Tuesday.

Any person residing in his election district 30 days, on or before the date of the election or any person who shall be 18 years of age on or before the date of the election shall be permitted to register, if otherwise qualified.

Voters who are registered in another county and are new residents of McHenry County must appear before the County Clerk or a Deputy Registrar and register in McHenry County.

Two IDs are required, and one must bear current name and address. Contact the county clerk's office for information if you wish to register with a local deputy registrar or visit the Web site at www.co.mchenry.il.us.

Anyone registering to vote by mail must provide sufficient proof of identity, if requesting an absentee ballot be mailed.

To constitute residence under this act, a permanent abode and dwelling place within the precinct is necessary.

Registered voters who do not have a voter's registration card, or who have a question regarding their registration, should contact the county clerk's office immediately at (815) 334-4242.

Registered voters who have changed their name must re-register. Properly registered voters do not have to re-register.

The County Clerk's Office at Woodstock is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is located at the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock. Mailing address remains 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098. Anyone with questions regarding their voter registration status must contact the clerk's office.

Illinois election law requires you to keep your address current. You cannot vote for local candidates if you are not properly registered. You cannot vote on any local propositions if you are not properly registered. Call the county clerk's office at (815) 334-4242, immediately, if you have changed your address and have not yet notified the county clerk's office.