Important Dates for the Primary March 17,2026
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Suburban Cook County Residents Vote by Mail (and/or be on the Permanent Vote by Mail list) Apply by March 12. See Suburban Cook Vote by Mail Early Voting Feb. 18 - March 16 69 W. Washington pedway, Chicago, and some Suburban Courthouses, Melrose Park Village Hall March 2 Expands to other locations See Suburban Cook Early Voting Election Day Voting 6am-7 pm At your home precinct, some Suburban Court Houses, and 69 W. Washington. |
Chicago Residents Vote by Mail (and/or be on the Permanent Vote by Mail list) Apply by March 12. See Chicago Vote By Mail Early Voting Feb 12 - March 16 Chicago Board of Elections offices at 69 W. Washington, 6th floor and new Supersite at 137. S State March 2. Expands to all 50 wards See Chicago Early Voting. Election Day Voting 6am-7 pm At your home precinct, early voting sites ,and 137. S. State |
Primary Election
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Voters can only choose one political party ballot. The purpose of the primary is to choose who will be the nominee of the political party in the November election. If there are referenda to be voted on in your area, voters can choose a non-partisan ballot and will only be able to vote on the referenda.
Information on candidates for Cook County Offices
Videos of Candidate Interviews
Democratic Candidates for the Clerk of the Circuit Court
Iris Y. Martinez
Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
The Republican Candidate is running unopposed.
Democratic Candidates for Board of Review Third District
Larry Rogers Jr.
Larecia Tucker
The Republican Candidate is running unopposed.
Videos of State's Attorney and MWRD candidates in the WTTW Voter Guide
Friends of the Chicago River questions to MWRD candidates. Read Here.
Democratic Candidates for the Clerk of the Circuit Court
Iris Y. Martinez
Mariyana T. Spyropoulos
The Republican Candidate is running unopposed.
Democratic Candidates for Board of Review Third District
Larry Rogers Jr.
Larecia Tucker
The Republican Candidate is running unopposed.
Videos of State's Attorney and MWRD candidates in the WTTW Voter Guide
Friends of the Chicago River questions to MWRD candidates. Read Here.
Key Information to plan when and where to vote
Consult the websites below to verify your registration, register to vote, apply for vote my mail, find early voting dates and sites, find
election day voting sites, and see sample ballots.
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Cook County Clerk 69 W. Washington, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602 312-603-5656 http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections |
Chicago Board of Elections 69 W. Washington, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60602 312-269-7967 https://chicagoelections.gov |
Local League Websites: information about your area elections
Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect and Buffalo Grove Area
Chicago
Evanston
Glenview/Glencoe
Homewood-Flossmoor Area
LaGrange Area
Oak Park/River Forest
Palatine Area
Palos/Orland Area
Park Forest Area
Wilmette
Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth