Downers Grove voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, with races for governor, U.S. Senate, DuPage County sheriff and a local mental health tax question on the ballot.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who don't know their polling place can look it up on the Illinois State Board of Elections website. DuPage County residents may cast a ballot at any polling place within the county, according to Patch's Downers Grove election guide.

Same-day voter registration is available at polling places. Bring two forms of ID, with at least one showing your current address.

DuPage County sheriff

DuPage County will get a new sheriff regardless of the outcome. Democrat Peter Coolidge, a sheriff's deputy, faces Republican Sean Noonan, an Oakbrook Terrace police officer, according to the DuPage County Clerk's official candidate listing. Both are running to succeed Sheriff James Mendrick, who did not seek a third term after an unsuccessful bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.

Congress: two districts, two races

Downers Grove is split between the 6th and 11th Congressional Districts. Voters will see one of these races on their ballot depending on their address.

In the 6th District, Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten faces Republican Niki Conforti in a rematch of their 2024 contest, according to Patch's candidate profile. In the 11th District, Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster faces Republican Jeff Walter.

County Board president and other county races

Incumbent DuPage County Board President Deb Conroy, a Democrat elected in 2022, faces Republican Gary Grasso.

The county clerk race features Democrat Paula Deacon Garcia against Republican Patricia Kladis-Schiappa, according to the county's candidate listing. For county treasurer, Democrat Yeena Yoo faces Republican Gwen Henry.

In the 18th Judicial Circuit's fourth subcircuit, Democrat Judge Christina Kye faces Republican Michael W. Fleming.

Statewide races

Every Downers Grove ballot includes these contests:

  • Governor: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and running mate Christian Mitchell face Republican Darren Bailey and running mate Aaron B. Del Mar.
  • U.S. Senate: Democrat Juliana Stratton faces Republican Don Tracy.
  • Attorney general: Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul faces Republican Robert W. Fioretti.
  • Secretary of state: Democratic Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias faces Republican Diane Harris.
  • Comptroller: Democrat Margaret Croke faces Republican Bryan Drew.
  • Treasurer: Democratic Treasurer Michael Frerichs faces Republican Max Solomon.

Mental health tax referendum

Downers Grove Township voters will decide whether to approve a new annual property tax of up to 0.05% for community mental health facilities and services for people with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders or substance use disorders, according to the DuPage County proposition listing. The owner of a $400,000 home would pay about $67 a year, according to Patch's Darien election guide, citing the township.

Voters can look up their sample ballot on the DuPage County Clerk's website to confirm which races appear on their specific ballot.