Chicago Board of Elections

14 Sept

Chicago Board of Elections will register voters in person tomorrow, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our booth during event at Daley Plaza at 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady

27 Apr

The next election in Chicago is on November 3, 2026 - take a look at upcoming deadlines, ways to vote, offices on the ballot, your voter bill of rights, and more! 🗳

penntoday.upenn.eduVoting is linked to living longer | Penn TodayA new study co-authored by SP2’s Femida Handy shows that voting is associated with reduced mortality risk in older adults.

24 Apr

Hey, we're just saying! Make sure your registration is up to date ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election - go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis... penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-sp...

22 Apr

Moving can be hectic! 🏠 If you've changed your address since the last election, make sure to update your voter registration. Unsure if you’ve done it? You can check or update your registration here: ova.elections.il.gov

wbez.orgChicago’s school board election is coming. Here’s what to know and what’s at stake.November’s election will be the first time voters decide all 21 members of the school board, including the president.

16 Apr

Chicago School Board Candidates begin to file their nominating petitions starting on May 18! Learn more about the offices and what to expect for the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot: www.wbez.org/education/20...

8 Apr

Looking to join the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster in Chicago? Update your address or preferences? Opt out of the program? You can use this online form: chicagoelections.gov/elections/vo...

Today, the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners met to proclaim the official results of the March 17, 2026 Primary Election, including votes for qualified write-in candidates: chicagoelections.gov/news/proclam... 🗳️🧵

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In the March 20, 2018 Primary Election, there were 488,496 ballots cast for a 32.69% citywide turnout for 1,494,199 active registered voters. - 109,281 Early Voting ballots cast (22.37% of total ballots cast) - 40,627 Vote By Mail ballots returned (8.32% of total ballots cast)

In the March 18, 2014 Primary Election, there were 226,308 ballots cast for a 16.54% citywide turnout for 1,368,290 active registered voters. - 42,297 Early Voting ballots returned (18.69% of total ballots cast) - 8,903 Vote By Mail ballots returned (3.93% of total ballots cast)

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By Age and Gender vote total and percentages for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election will be released in the near future.

In the June 28, 2022 Primary Election, there were 341,901 ballots cast for a 22.81% citywide turnout for 1,498,813 active registered voters. - 64,489 Early Voting ballots cast (18.86% of total ballots cast) - 90,853 Vote By Mail ballots returned (26.57% of total ballots cast)

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111,611 Vote By Mail ballots cast 172,413 total applications processed (64.73% successful VBM return rate) 55,334 VBM ballots received via Secure Drop Box (49.58% of VBM ballots) 1,046 ballots rejected including late or insufficient postmark (0.94% of VBM ballots cast) 26.29% of total ballots cast

Democratic Turnout: 399,041 ballots cast (93.99% of total ballots cast) Republican Turnout: 24,208 ballots cast (5.70%of total ballots cast) Libertarian Turnout: 1,315 ballots cast (0.31% of total ballots cast)

210,312 ballots cast on Election Day, March 17th 21,321 ballots cast at Vote Centers (10.14% of ED ballots cast) 49.54% of total ballots cast

102,641 Early Voting ballots cast (before Election Day, March 17th) 24.18% of total ballots cast

6 Apr

Looking for an updated election calendar for Chicago through the November 3, 2026 General Election? Click here! chicagoelections.gov/getting-ball... 🗳

2 Apr

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will meet as a canvassing board on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am at 69 West Washington St. to declare and proclaim the results of the March 17th Primary Election. For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/about-board/...

26 Mar

🗳️ 2026 General Election Timeline is here 📬 Aug 5 – Vote by Mail applications open 📅 Sept 24 – Early Voting & mail ballots begin ⏳ Oct 6 – Voter registration deadline 🖥️ Oct 18 – Online registration closes 📮 Oct 29 – Last day to apply for Vote by Mail ✅ Nov 3 – Election Day

hpherald.comHyde Park teens get first-hand lesson in democracyEmery Matthews straightened piles of ballots in the lobby of the Congregation Rodfei Zedek polling place Tuesday afternoon as she waited for another rush of voters.

20 Mar

A big thank you to our nearly 1,600 high school students who served as poll workers on Election Day - your service and dedication to democracy is inspiring! www.hpherald.com/evening_dige...

19 Mar

19 Mar

This is a reminder that votes are still being tallied. It's important to remember that the journey to a definitive election result is complex. Here's a post-election timeline.

Updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of Polls Closed (VOTE BY MAIL & PROVISIONAL BALLOTS CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED THROUGH MARCH 31) 396,028 total ballots cast 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 25.48% citywide turnout SO FAR chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago...

These initial turnout results remain unofficial voter turnout counts - this is NOT the final turnout for the March 17th Primary Election in Chicago! Vote By Mail ballots received over the last few days through Secure Drop Boxes and USPS are not yet processed and counted.

All Vote By Mail and Provisional ballots received will be processed and counted on a rolling basis through March 31. As such, the total ballots cast and turnout percentage reflected below will continue to increase this counting period!

Follow along with the March 17th Primary Election Results in Chicago at chicagoelections.gov

Say it with us now: IF YOU'RE IN LINE TO VOTE, STAY IN LINE!

Updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of 5:00pm on Election Day, 3/17/26: 339,427 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and previously processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 21.84% citywide turnout so far

Updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of 3:00pm on Election Day, 3/17/26: 296,884 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and previously processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 19.10% citywide turnout so far chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago...

Please see below for the updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of 12:00 Noon on Election Day, 3/17/26: 250,364 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and previously processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 16.11% citywide turnout so far chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago...

Chicago Voter Turnout as of 9:00am on Election Day, 3/17/26: 211,766 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and Previously Processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 13.62% citywide turnout so far chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago...

Bilingual Voting Officials are present at 34 sites on Election Day! Any voter can use any of these sites in the city - for more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/.../language...

Today is Election Day in Chicago! Polls are open from 6:00am to 7:00pm, including at 51 vote centers - for more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/elect... 🗳️

16 Mar

No matter what, you have these rights as a voter! For more info on voting on Election Day, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/elect... 🗳

16 Mar

Chicagoans: still have your Vote By Mail ballot? You have until 7:00pm on Election Day (March 17) to return it to ANY of 52 Secure Drop Boxes across the city! To find the most convenient location for you, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/drop-... 🗳

13 Mar

Vote By Mail Voters: you can still choose to vote in-person! Or did you never receive your ballot in the mail? You can still vote too! For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/vote-... 🗳

12 Mar

Drop your ballot off into ANY of 52 Secure Drop Boxes located at all Early Voting sites in Chicago – even on Election Day! Go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/drop-...

11 Mar

The Chicago Board of Elections has expanded the number of bilingual Early Voting Officials to 34 sites across the city, including for Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Polish and Korean! Any voter can use any Early Voting site in the city, even on Election Day - go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early... 🗳

11 Mar

Any Chicago voter can vote at any Early Voting site, no matter where they live in the city. Voters can choose whatever voting site is most convenient for them, including on Election Day, when 51 sites are open as vote centers. For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early... 🗳

11 Mar

Early Voting at three Universities in Chicago starts today and runs through Friday, March 13 from 10:00am to 5:00pm this week: - Chicago State University (9501 S. King Dr.) - Northeastern Illinois University (5500 N. St. Louis Ave.) - The University of Chicago Reynolds Club (5706 S. University Ave.)

9 Mar

Early Voting at three Universities begins 3/11 and runs through 3/11 from 10am - 5pm: - Chicago State University (9501 S. King Dr) - Northeastern Illinois University (5500 N. St. Louis Ave) - University of Chicago Reynolds Club (5706 S. University Ave) chicagoelections.gov/voting/early...

9 Mar

Follow along with the most up-to-date Early Voting and Vote By Mail totals in Chicago for the March 17th Primary Election by clicking here: chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago... 🗳

For the March 17th Primary Election, 30 Early Voting sites across the city are staffed with bilingual voting officials to assist voters in their preferred language. For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/langu... 🗳

These sites have signage outside the location alerting voters to the bilingual official on site. All Early Voting sites have touchscreen voting machines and audio ballots in 12 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Polish, Gujarati, Urdu, Ukrainian, Arabic, and Russian.

Early Voting in all 50 Wards of Chicago opens today, Monday March 2nd! Any voter in Chicago can vote at ANY Early Voting site that is most convenient for them. For more info and to make a plan to vote, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early... 🗳

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Get out and #VoteEarly, Chicago! There's no need to wait until Election Day. Early Voting sites are open downtown and in all 50 wards through Primary Election Day, March 17. Find a site near you at chicagoelections.gov/voting/early....

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27 Feb

This Sunday is the last day for Chicagoans to register to vote online—but don’t worry if you miss it! In-person voter registration remains open through Election Day in Illinois. Is everyone you know registered to vote? Help them register online at ova.elections.il.gov #RegisterToVote #Election2026

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27 Feb

Looking for more information on candidates appearing on the March 17th Primary Ballot? Take a look at the different resources available to you! You can start by viewing your precinct sample ballot at: chicagoelections.gov/voting/your-... 🗳

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26 Feb

Chicago Primary Election 2026 🗳️ Everything you need to know about voting March 17: blockclubchi.co/4aCsMRV