(WAND) - While national attention for Election Day is on the results is on the race for the White House, there are plenty of other things on this year's ballot for Illinois residents.Â
Nearly 30 percent of registered voters in Illinois have cast their ballot prior to the start of Election Day. But for the 70 percent left, what can you expect to see on your ballot?Â
The first thing every voter in Illinois is going to see are three referendum questions, one about election worker protections, one about property tax relief, and another about health insurance coverage for assisted reproductive health. These are only to inform lawmakers on public opinion. Approval will not automatically lead to a change in law.Â
Depending on where you live, you may see an extra referendum question or two, specific to your area.Â
There are some races everyone will see, such as the race for president, and each of Illinois' congressional seats is up for election in Central Illinois.Â
There are 14 different State House races that could show up on your ballot, and of the 14, ten are uncontested.Â
The four contested races are Bill Hauter versus David Gill in the 87th District, Mike Coffey versus Kristen Chiaro in the 95th District, Sue Scherer versus Lisa Smith in the 96th District, and Brandun Schweizer versus Jarrett Clem in the 104th District.Â
Only one State Senate race is contested, Paul Faraci versus Jeff Brownfield in the 52nd District.Â
Depending on where you live, you could see other local races.Â
For example, in Macon County, you will vote for the next coroner.Â
In Sangamon County, county recorder is on the ballot.Â
You could also see county board seats and judgeships up for grabs.Â
For most Illinoisans, it is a short ballot in 2024. Casting a ballot for some could take less than ten minutes.Â
Polling sites are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters who are in line at 7 p.m. will be able to cast their ballot.Â
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