Voter Guide
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Voting 101

You see how we have our voting resources organized and easy to follow?
Very mindful. Very informative.

Early voting… well yes!

Beginning Thursday, October 3rd, at 9am, you can vote at the Downtown super site located at 191 N. Clark St. or at any of the Chicago 50 early voting locations.

Starting on Monday, October 21st at 9am voters can cast ballots at one of the 50 ward based polling locations in the city.

Have a Felony Conviction?

You have the right to vote in Illinois if you have a felony on your record. As long as you are NOT currently serving a conviction or on temporary leave/furlough from prison you ARE an eligible voter, period.

Same day voter registration

Same Day Registration is available at all early voting sites and on Election Day. Voters must bring two forms of ID, with at least one that includes your current address.

First time voter? Did you know…

In Illinois, you don’t need ID if you’re already registered to vote, your signature matches the one on file, and there are no issues with your registration. However, you will need identification if you’re registering to vote or updating your name or address in person when you vote. If you recently moved it is smart to bring a valid form of ID.

Voting on election day

You can vote in person on Election Day, November 5th 2024, at the precinct/polling location assigned based on your address or at one of the 50 early voting locations across the city.

Trouble at the polls?

No eligible voter should ever be turned away from the polls. For questions about voting or issues you run into while trying to vote call the Election Protection Hotline at 1 (866) OUR-VOTE or 1 (866) 687-8683 for free nonpartisan help.

Voting by mail

The deadline to apply to Vote By Mail for the upcoming election is October 31, 2024 by 5:00pm, but please request your ballot long before this deadline to ensure you get your ballot in time for the election.

What if I told you that you can drop your ballot OFF at a Drop Box?

In Illinois, you can drop your mail-in ballot at a secure drop-box outside of early voting and Election Day polling locations.

Index

Sometimes you gotta pop out & vote!

Voter information lookup

View your voter information, sample ballot, AND locate your precinct polling place for Election Day.

Register to vote/change address
View early voting locations
Vote by mail
Voter information look up

Chicago board of elections contact information

69 West Washington Street
Suites 600/800
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 269-7900

Election day is Tuesday, November 5th!

What offices are on the ballot?

To Be Elected:

  • U.S. President
  • U.S. Representative
  • Illinois State Senator
  • Illinois State Representative
  • Water Reclamation District Commissioner
  • Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
  • Cook County State’s Attorney
  • Cook County Commissioner
  • Board of Review Commissioner
  • Illinois Supreme Court Judge
  • Illinois Appellate Court Judge
  • Circuit Court Judge
  • Subcircuit Judge
  • Member of the Chicago School Board of Education (10 members)

To Be Retained:

  • Judges of the Illinois Appellate and Circuit Courts
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Can I take this voter guide with me to vote?

Yes! You can take this into the polls with you. Remember, take your time and read through the voting instructions carefully to ensure your ballot is counted accurately.

Can I request my ballot in another language?

You sure can! If using a touchscreen voting machine, you may choose one of 12 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, Tagalog, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian. If Voting By Mail, you may choose one of 7 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, and Tagalog. If voting using a paper ballot at your precinct on Election Day, you may have different language options based on your precinct.

How we made this guide

We researched candidates’ stances on issues that people give a sh*t about. These answers are based on direct responses from candidates’ campaigns.

Keep in mind, this guide is for informational purposes only, designed to help voters understand where each candidate stands on issues important to young people. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we do not endorse or oppose any candidates or political parties.