Will County Clerk Says Vote-by-Mail Plans Unchanged Following Supreme Court Action (Joliet, IL) – Will County Clerk Annette Parker said her office does not anticipate any changes to vote-by-mail procedures for Illinois’ Nov. 3, 2026, gubernatorial election following recent action by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Parker issued the update after the Supreme Court on Monday paused a federal court order in Trump v. California concerning an executive order related to voting by mail.
According to the Will County Clerk’s Office, officials are continuing to follow applicable state and federal election laws and have not identified any changes resulting from the Supreme Court’s action that would affect the upcoming Illinois general election.
The office said it will continue monitoring developments involving state and federal laws governing vote-by-mail procedures.
“Based on the information currently available, the Clerk’s Office does not anticipate any changes that would affect the November 3, 2026, Gubernatorial Election,” the office said.
Will County is continuing with plans to begin mailing requested vote-by-mail ballots on Sept. 24, 2026, which is also the first day of early voting for the general election.
Election officials said the Clerk’s Office is also exploring available ballot-delivery alternatives should another method become necessary. Voters who have already requested mail ballots can expect their requests to be processed and ballots delivered in accordance with applicable law and established election procedures, according to the office.
“Our office is closely monitoring this situation and will continue to follow the law as it develops,” Parker said. “Voters who have requested a Vote By Mail ballot should be reassured that our office is prepared to process their ballot request and ensure that their vote is handled in accordance with Illinois election law.”
Parker said her office would notify voters as quickly as possible if future legal or procedural changes could affect their ability to vote by mail.
“If any changes occur that could affect voters, my office will provide notice as soon as possible so voters can make the appropriate plans,” she said.
The Will County Clerk’s Office said it remains committed to conducting elections that are secure, accurate, accessible and transparent while complying with state and federal election laws.
Will County Clerk Says Vote-by-Mail Plans Unchanged Following Supreme Court Action
