Government · Winnebago County, Illinois
Know Where You Are.
Know Who Represents You.
Know How to Reach Them.
Representative government can be difficult to navigate because information is spread across local, county, state and federal systems. CountyPortal helps organize the path and connects you to the official sources you need.
The levels that represent you
Your Precinct
The smallest voting area you live in. It determines your polling place.
Local Government
Your city, village or township — and a ward or district where one applies.
Winnebago County
County board districts plus countywide offices that serve all residents.
Illinois
State House and State Senate districts, plus statewide offices.
United States
Your congressional district and the two U.S. senators for the state.
Build My Representation Card
A printable worksheet for organizing the offices that represent you — local, county, state and federal — plus party precinct contacts and official source links. What you type stays in your browser.
Where Do I Start?
Different concerns are handled by different levels of government. CountyPortal helps you understand the path so you can contact the appropriate public office yourself.
Start local
Your first connection to representative government should be the person closest to you. Whenever possible, begin with the official local or precinct-level contact you have already identified on your Representation Card. CountyPortal helps you identify and reach that person or office — it does not replace that relationship. If the issue belongs somewhere else, use the county, Illinois or United States sections of your card.
Local
- City streets
- Neighborhood concerns
- Local ordinances
- Parks and city services
Winnebago County
- County services
- County roads
- County government
- County departments
Illinois
- State laws
- State agencies
- State programs
United States
- Federal laws
- Federal agencies
- National issues
Not sure? Start with the government office that seems closest to the issue. They can often help direct you to the appropriate agency or office.
Official Civic Resources
CountyPortal doesn't replace your election authorities. We help you find the official public agencies responsible for election information in your community.
Illinois State Board of Elections
Official state election authority.
Visit Illinois State Board of Elections(opens in a new tab)Rockford Board of Election Commissioners
Official election authority for residents within the City of Rockford.
Visit Rockford Board of Election Commissioners(opens in a new tab)Winnebago County Clerk
Official county election authority.
Visit Winnebago County Clerk(opens in a new tab)My Representation Card
CountyPortal's tool for organizing a resident's representative-government information.
Open My Representation Card
Find My Election Authority
Winnebago County has two election authorities. Which one serves you depends on whether you live inside the City of Rockford — not on your ZIP code, which can cross city boundaries.
Inside the City of Rockford
City of Rockford residents use the Rockford Board of Election Commissioners for election operations within Rockford city limits.
Rockford Board of Election Commissioners(opens in a new tab) 815-987-5750Outside the City of Rockford
Residents outside the City of Rockford should use Winnebago County Clerk election resources.
Winnebago County Clerk Election Information(opens in a new tab) 815-319-4252CountyPortal organizes the path. Official government offices and election authorities remain the authoritative source for all election and representation information.