The Darien Voter's Guide to the 2012 Illinois Primary

In just a few short weeks, voters will head to the polls for the Illinois primary.

Confused about what district you fall into after the lines were redrawn? We've got you covered. Wonder how long you can procrastinate before mailing in your absentee ballot? We'll tell you that, too.

Our handy guide will help you keep track of important dates and information. We'll be updating it with candidate bios in the coming weeks, as well as more stories from the campaign trail. 

This is also a chance for you to get involved. Got a question for a candidate? Post it in the comments section, or email me at lauren.williamson@patch.com.

Feb. 21: Voter registration deadline for the Illinois primary

Feb. 27-March 15: Early voting window

March 15: Last day the DuPage Election Commission will send out absentee ballots. Call 630-407-5600 as soon as possible if you need one.

March 19: Postmark deadline for absentee ballots

March 20: Illinois primary

Because of the 2011 redistricting, parts of Darien now fall within different districts than they did before. Find out which districts you live in with the state board of election’s interactive map.

Early voters in DuPage County can go to one of these locations.

Find out where to vote on primary day (and in the process double check that you’re registered) by searching the ISBE database.

DuPage County Board District 3

Democrats

• Sharon E. Bryant

Republicans

• Kenneth Moy
• Brian J. Krajewski*
• John Curran*
• Gary Grasso

Illinois House of Representatives

81st District

Republicans

• Debbie Boyle
• Ron Sandack

82nd District

Republicans

• Jim Durkin*
• Laura Reigle

Illinois Senate

41st District

Republicans

• Christine Radogno*

U.S. House of Representatives

6th District

Democrats

• Leslie Coolidge
• Geoffrey Petzel
• Maureen E. Yates

Republicans

• Peter J. Roskam*

11th District

Democrats

• Bill Foster
• Jim Hickey
• Juan Thomas

Republicans

• Judy Biggert*

*incumbent

Darien residents will be asked to vote on the following question:

“Shall the City of Darien have the Authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?”