DPOP posted a meme about students getting an absentee ballot.
IT WAS MISLEADING. Sorry for any confusion!

If your child is attending college out of state, and their vote could make a difference in the nominee outcome in that state and it is allowed, have your child register in the state where attending college.

Otherwise, make sure your child is registered in their home state, Illinois.
These are the rules for getting an absentee ballot in Illinois:

“Absentee Ballots” are now called “Vote by Mail Ballots.” The first day for any registered voter within the boundaries of the U.S. to make application by mail or in-person to the election authority for an official ballot is December 18th, 2019 (90 days prior to the March 17th, 2020 Primary Election). The first day for the election authority to mail or delivery a Vote by Mail Ballot is February 6th, 2020 (40 days prior to the March 17th, 2020 Primary Election). ... See MoreSee Less

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