​​​​​SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY RESIDENTS

​http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections​
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Register to Vote

•  By a deputy registrar or mailed in form by Feb 17
•  Online at Illinois State Board of Elections by March 1
•  In person at Early Voting Sites
• In person on  Election Day March 17 at home precinct, 69 W Washington Pedway, Courthouses at Bridgeview, Markham, Rolling Meadows, and Skokie, Melrose Park Village Hall 
•   See Suburban Cook Registration Info

Vote by Mail      Apply by March 12
     Completed ballots must be returned

•  Mailed and postmarked on or before  March 17, or
•  March 2-16 Deposit at a designated drop box at Early Voting sites,
• March 2 thru 17, Election day, at 69 W Washington, Courthouses at Bridgeview, Markham, Rolling Meadows, and Skokie, Melrose Park Village Hall  
  
• Turn in on election day to vote in person instead 
• Turn in at an early voting site to vote in person instead
• See Suburban Cook Vote-by-Mail

​Early Voting  

•  Feb. 18- Mar 16: 69 W .Washington Pedway, Courthouses at Bridgeview, Markham, Rolling Meadows, and Skokie, Melrose Park Village Hall   
•  March 2- March 16:  All other County sites  
• See Suburban Cook Early Voting

Election Day Voting Sites    6am-7pm

• Home Precinct 
• 69 W. Washington, Courthouses at Bridgeview, Markham, Rolling Meadows, and Skokie, Melrose Park Village Hall  

CHICAGO RESIDENTS
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​https://chicagoelections.gov

Register to Vote

•  By a deputy registrar or mailed in form by Feb 17
•  Online  at Illinois State Board of Elections by March 1
•  In person at Early Voting Sites
•  In person on Election Day March 17 at home precinct and Early Voting Sites.  
• See Chicago Registration Info

Vote by Mail      Apply by March 12
     Completed ballots must be returned

•  Mailed and postmarked on or before  March 17, or
•  Deposit at a designated drop box at Early Voting sites or Chicago Election Board Office, 69 W.Washington, 6th floor on or before March 17
• Turn in on election day to vote in person instead
• Turn in at an early voting site to vote in person instead
• See Chicago Vote-by-Mail

​​Early Voting 

• Feb 12-March 16: Supersite, 137 S. State;  Board  Office,   69  W. Washington, 6th floor
• ​ March 2 -March 16: sites at all 50 wards
•  College/university sites on posted dates
•  See Chicago Early Voting

Election Day Voting Sites  6am-7pm

• Home Precinct,
• Some Early Voting Sites (not the college/university sites)
• 137 S.State

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Important Dates for the Primary March 17,2026

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

   See the Voter Info page for more information
  

     Primary  Election 
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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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.
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Be Informed About the Candidates

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             ​
               Illinois Voters’ Guide    

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WTTW Voter Guide

​Vote for Judges

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Information on candidates for Cook County Offices
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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. 
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​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