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Vote By Mail Poll Watching and New Counting Schedule
The Chicago Board of Elections was contacted by poll watchers from the campaigns for the Democratic candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney who requested to review the processing and counting of Vote By Mail ballots received on Election Day and through the counting period through April 2.
New Polling Places for 16th Ward - Precincts 21 and 25
A fire broke out early this morning at Nicholson STEM Academy and it can no longer serve as a polling place for the 21st and 25th Precincts in the 16th Ward for the March 19th Primary Election.
Those precincts have been moved to the locations below:
- 16th Ward, 21st Precinct - NEW POLLING PLACE: Monteclare Englewood, 6332 S. Green St.
- 16th Ward, 25th Precinct - NEW POLLING PLACE: Hope Manor, 6002 S. Halsted St.
Please call 312.269.7976 with any questions.
Democratic Vote By Mail Ballots Have Shipped This Week
To voters who requested a Democratic Vote By Mail ballot for the March 19th Primary Election: due to the court order that removed Ashonta C. Rice as a candidate, all ballots had to be reprinted and prepared to mail.
These ballots started mailing this Monday, February 26 and will continue to mail through this weekend.
You will receive an email confirmation when your ballot is shipped (and please check your Spam folder).
Early Voting in Downtown Chicago Will Reopen on Wednesday, February 21 at 9:00am
Early Voting for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election in Downtown Chicago will reopen at the Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Board Offices (69 W. Washington, 6th Floor) on Wednesday, February 21 at 9:00am.
Early Voting opened in Downtown Chicago on Thursday, February 15, but was paused late on Friday, February 16 due to court order from the Appellate Court of Illinois. Click here for more information.
Early Voting in Chicago is Paused Due to Court Order to Remove a Judicial Candidate
Early Voting for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election in Chicago has been paused due to court order from the Appellate Court of Illinois. See attached order below.
Early Voting at the Board Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Board Offices (69 W. Washington, 6th Floor) will remain closed until further notice. Board staff are working to reopen these sites as soon as possible.
Sample Ballots are Delayed Until Thursday, February 15
Due to some last-minute court activity and additional proofing required, Sample Ballots are not yet available on the Board's website.
The Board aims to have those Sample Ballots available for voters on Thursday, 2/15/24.
Once they are, they will be available on the Your Voter Information page, or voters may also access their Voter Information from the form on the homepage.
Choosing a Political Party Ballot for the March 19th Primary Election
Do I need to register for a Political Party as part of my voter registration?
In Illinois, you do not need to register for a Political Party as part of your voter registration - unless you are currently on the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster.
For the upcoming Presidential Primary on March 19, 2024, you must request a specific party ballot when you go to vote: either in-person, early, or when requesting a Vote By Mail ballot.
Office Closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Chicago Board of Elections Office will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15.
We will open for regular hours on Tuesday, January 16.
16-Year-Olds May Now Pre-Register to Vote in Illinois
Starting January 1, 2024, 16-year-olds may pre-register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website. 16-year-olds will have their application held in abeyance until voting age.
To vote in the upcoming 2024 elections, you must be 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election (3/19/2024) and turn 18 on or before the date of the General Election (11/5/2024).