More than 1 million people in Illinois have requested mail-in ballots, but state and local election officials said those who plan to vote by mail should take steps to ensure their vote is counted.

The Illinois State Board of Elections announced more than 1.1 million Illinoisans have requested the mail-in option. Local election officials sent out applications to more than 6.2 million people in the state.

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