Early voting begins in Lake County; ‘It’s very important to … vote so your voice can be heard’

As seven people cast ballots in the first three hours of early voting in the Waukegan and North Chicago primary for municipal offices, candidates are aware they must utilize their campaign resources to push turnout above the 9% of registered voters who cast their ballots in the 2021 general election. Though she declined to say who got her support in the 2025 Waukegan Democratic mayoral primary, Judith Marquez said it was important to cast her vote early. She said she would not miss an opportunity to have her say. “It’s...