The provisional ballot has the same candidates and referend as a regular ballot.  It is designated by its color and the words "Provisional Ballot" at the top of the ballot.  The provisional ballot is given to voters;

• whose registration record is not available at the polls,
• who did not present identification at the polls when required, due to mail registration, or
• who, due to a court ordered extension of voting hours, voted after 7:00 p.m.

The election code allows two weeks for the election authority to determine whether the provisional ballots should be counted.  The valid provisional ballots are then added to the Election Day count.

If you have any questions concerning the provisional ballot, please feel free to call the Board of Elections at 987-5750.

The following will be results of provisional ballots cast at the November 4th General Election.  The code next to the Provisional Voter ID number is explained in the key below.

KEY to reasons a ballot would not be counted:

A.  Unable to locate your registration from any of the following lists

• The statewide voter registration list maintained by the State Board of Elections
• The records of the Board of Election Commissioners' database.
• The records of the Secretary of State.

B.  Ballot was cast in the wrong precinct based on the address provided on the

     provisional affidavit.

C.  The provisional affidavit was not correctly executed.

D.  No additional documentation or information was available or received from the voter.
F.  Pursuant to Section 18A-15 of the Illinois Election Code, you are deemed not to be a

     registered voter.