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Voter Registration/Absentee Voting
Am I Registered?
Confirm that you are registered to vote.
Which Districts Currently Represent Me?
Determine which offices and elected officials currently represent you.
Which Districts Will Represent Me Under the New Map?
Determine which districts will represent you under the new redistricting map.
Primary Election - Important Dates:
February 27, 2012 – Early voting begins
March 15, 2012 – Early voting ends
March 20, 2012 – Primary Election for U.S. President, U.S. House of Representatives, IL State Representatives and State Senators, and other vital public offices
Provisional Voting
Provisional voting was created to allow a voter, whose eligibility has been questioned, to vote on Election Day. Provisional voting applies in four different circumstances: Election judges have no record of the individual, a voter's voting status has been successfully challenged, a voter did not provide identification when registering by mail, or a court order extends the time for closing the polls.
Absentee Voting Guidelines
The guidelines for voting absentee differ slightly for Cook, Suburban Cook, and Lake Counties, but the basic procedures are the same. Contact, in advance, the appropriate board of election by submitting an application for an absentee ballot. The deadline for absentee ballot applications is often ten days prior to the date of the election, although it's highly recommended that your application be submitted earlier than that. When the board of election receives and approves your application, they will mail a ballot to your residence. Fill out, and submit by the deadline noted on the ballot.
General Early Voting Information
City of Chicago
Suburban Cook County
Lake County
Grace Period Registration and Voting
"Grace Period Voting" is a safety net offered to those who failed to register by the deadline, normally one month prior to the election. Grace Period Voting requires the voter to register and vote a form of absentee balloting all at once and in person at your appropriate county election office, or with the city of Chicago. It is available up until approximately one week prior to the election date. For more information, visit:
City of Chicago
Suburban Cook County
Lake County
Absentee Ballot Applications
City of Chicago
Lake County: Requests for a ballot can be made by email (votingbymail@lakecountyil.gov), or by calling (847) 377-2406.
Suburban Cook County: Apply by calling the Clerk's office at (312) 603-0906, or write or visit the Clerk's downtown Chicago office (69 W. Washington St., 5th floor, Chicago, IL 60602.
Become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar
The Volunteer Deputy Registrar Program offers a convenient method of voter registration for residents of the City of Chicago. It has proven to be the most effective and efficient means of reaching eligible citizens who are not yet registered to vote.
Become a Judge of Election
A judge of election is the official responsible for the conduct of the election in the precinct polling place. Judges of election are the backbone of the electoral process. The job is challenging, interesting and a personally satisfying, rewarding experience.
Illinois State Board of Elections
The Illinois State Board of Elections website includes detailed information about campaign disclosure, election information, voting information, about the board, county clerks and election commissioners.
