The provisional ballot has the same candidates and referenda 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 is results of provisional ballots cast.  The code next in the last column is explained in the key below.

KEY to reasons a ballot would not be counted:

A.  No proof of registration.

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

     provisional affidavit.
C.  Ballot was cast in wrong jurisdiction based on the address provided on the  

     provisional affidavit.

D.  The provisional affidavit was not correctly executed.

E.  Already voted.
F.  Pursuant to Section 18A-15 of the Illinois Election Code, you are deemed not to be a

     registered voter.
G.  Changed address without notifying the Election Office within the allotted amount of 

      time.
H.  No identification provided.
I.   No affidavit was completed.
J.   No application was completed.