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General Election
November 5, 2024
Be an informed voter. Learn what’s on your ballot at IllinoisVoterGuide.org.
Key Dates
August 7 | First day to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot
TBA | Board of Elections begins to send out Vote by Mail ballots
TBA | Early Voting & Registration opens at downtown Supersite (191 N Clark) and Board of Elections Office (69 W Washington)
October 8 | Last day to submit paper voter registration forms (online and in-person registration remains available)
October 20 | Last day for online voter registration (in-person registration is available through Election Day)
October 31 | Last day to apply for a Vote By Mail ballot
November 5 | General Election Day (6 am–7 pm)
Even if you think you are a registered voter, it is quick and easy to confirm. If you aren't registered, learn how to register.
How to Vote
Vote by Mail
All registered voters in Chicago are eligible to vote by mail. Learn more and apply for a Vote By Mail ballot.
August 7 | Applications for Vote By Mail ballots open
TBA | Election Board begins to send out Vote by Mail ballots
October 31 | Last day to apply for Vote By Mail ballot
November 5 | Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day
November 19 | Last day that a Vote By Mail ballot may arrive to be included in the count
Vote Early
If you are unable to vote on Election Day or just want to skip the lines, vote early. Find an early voting location. Early voting ballots are final. You can also register to vote at every early voting site.
TBA | Early Voting & Registration opens at downtown Supersite (191 N Clark) and Board of Elections Office (69 W Washington)
TBA | Early Voting & Registration opens in all 50 wards
Vote on Election Day — Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Find your voting location. The location of your polling place may have changed. Polling place hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you are entitled to vote.
No ID is required to vote in your home precinct on Election Day unless you are voting for the first time and have registered by mail without verification.
Election Protection Hotline
Have questions about voting? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer.
ENGLISH 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683
SPANISH 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682
ASIAN LANGUAGES 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683
ARABIC 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287
Research Your Ballot
Illinois Voter Guide
Use the nonpartisan Illinois Voter Guide to find your ballot, learn about candidates, opt-in for election reminders, find your polling place, and save and print your ballot to take with you to the polls! Candidate information will become available as the election nears.
WTTW Voter Guide
The WTTW Voter Guide, sponsored by LWV Cook County, presents nonpartisan information on each of the candidates.
Learn More About Judges
Vote for Judges and Injustice Watch are both great resources for diving deeper into the judges on your ballot.
What’s on the ballot in Chicago?
U.S. President and Vice President
U.S. Representatives (2-year terms, one in each district)
Illinois State Senators
4-year terms: Districts 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 28, 31, 43, 49
Unexpired 2-year term: Districts 5 and 20
Illinois State Representatives (2-year terms, one in each district)
Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
6-year terms, 3 to be elected
Unexpired 2-year term, 1 to be elected to fill a vacancy
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (4-year term)
State's Attorney of Cook County (4-year term)
Commissioner of the Board of Review of Cook County
4-year term: District 3
Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Court, Cook County Circuit and Cook County Subcircuit Judges
Members of the Chicago Board of Education
One in each of the ten districts, 4-year term