Chicago Board of Elections

Sample Ballots for the March 17th Primary Election are now available on our website! You can review your precinct ballot to help research your candidate options - click on this link and enter your name and address to proceed: chicagoelections.gov/voting/your-...

The new Chicago Voter Supersite is now open for the March 17th Primary Election! Go to 137 S. State Street (State & Adams) to cast your ballot - to learn more and make a plan to vote, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early... 🗳️

Early Voting opens in Downtown Chicago this Thursday, February 12 at 9:00am at the NEW Voting Supersite at 137 S. State Street - for more info and to make a plan to vote, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early... 🗳

A preview of the new Chicago Voter Supersite at 137 S. State Street (State & Adams) as we complete logic and accuracy testing on election equipment and touchscreen voting machines. Early Voting in Downtown Chicago opens this Thursday, February 12 at 9:00am!
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PeaceKeepers to Strengthen Election Protection at Polling Places — League of Women Voters Chicago LWV Chicago’s new initiative expands nonpartisan Election Protection efforts with trained community PeaceKeepers to prevent conflict and support voters during 2026 election cycle.

Amid heightened tension and uncertainty surrounding elections, we're excited to announce the launch of our new PeaceKeeper Program, designed to support a safe, calm and welcoming environment at polling locations during the 2026 election cycle. www.lwvchicago.org/news/peaceke...

Early Voting in Downtown Chicago opens THURSDAY, FEB 12 at 9:00am at the New Voting Supersite at 137 S. State Street - make a plan to vote and learn more at: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early... 🗳️

APPLY BY THE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd DEADLINE! Chicago is looking for high school students to serve as election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Primary Election! To learn more and apply, go to: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov

The Chicago Board of Elections is looking for people to serve as Early Voting Officials at over 52 sites across the city! Learn more and apply at: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...

Both locations are fully accessible to voters with disabilities. Early voters may choose to vote in one of 12 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, Tagalog, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Early Voting in Downtown Chicago opens on Thursday, February 12 at 9:00am at our NEW VOTING SUPERSITE at 137 S. State St. and at the CBOE Offices at 69 W. Washington St., 6th Floor! For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/early... 🗳

Next week! Author Elaine Weiss joins us to discuss her new book, Spell Freedom, the story of an audacious experiment that mobilized hundreds of thousands of Black citizens in the Jim Crow South to understand their Constitutional rights and demand the right to vote. www.lwvchicago.org/calendar-of-...

The Chicago Board of Elections is looking for Early Voting Officials to work 52 sites across the city - make $17 an hour and apply today! Go to: chicagoelections.gov/form/ev-offi...

Can you speak Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Korean, Tagalog, Hindi, Gujarati, or Urdu? Let us know!

Please note: the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners offices and warehouse will be closed December 24th and 25th, as well as December 31st and January 1st, 2026.

Chicago voters may now apply to Vote By Mail for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election! Learn more and apply at: chicagoelections.gov/voting/vote-...

YouTube video by CAN TV Channel 21 The City That Votes

The second episode of #TheCityThatVotes TV Show is now live! The Board's General Counsel Adam Lasker joins to answer your questions about the Chicago Electoral Board, how the petition process works for candidates to get on the ballot, fun historical cases, and more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5_M...

With just over 100 days until the March 17, 2026 Primary Election in Chicago, take a look at upcoming deadlines, ways to vote, offices on the ballot, and more!

With just over 100 days until the March 17, 2026 Primary Election in Chicago, take a look at upcoming deadlines, ways to vote, offices on the ballot, and more!

YouTube video by ChicagoElections Signature Examination Procedures for Election Workers - Training Video

As the Chicago Electoral Board prepares to hear objections to nominating petitions next week, take a look at the procedures for how Chicago election workers examine signatures as part of this process! youtu.be/jI0Qj6ox4dY

Can you serve as a poll worker on March 17th? Sign up today: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov

YouTube video by CAN TV Channel 21 The City That Votes

The first episode of The City That Votes TV show is now live on CAN-TV! A big thank you to Giovanna Carrillo for serving as our first guest - we had a great conversation about recruiting election judges and the Board’s role in connecting with our city’s many neighborhoods. youtu.be/SvCJxU_LYr4

17-year-olds can vote in the upcoming March 17th Primary Election! But did you know they can also serve as election judges? Chicago is looking for high school students to serve for the upcoming Primary Election - to learn more and apply, go to: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...

The next election in Chicago is coming up on March 17, 2026 - step and serve as an Election Judge and earn up to $230! Learn more and apply at: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov

Mark your calendar and update your voter registration ahead of time! For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis... 🗳️

It's almost time for candidates to file their petitions to appear on the March 17, 2026 Primary Ballot! For more information, go to: chicagoelections.gov/getting-ball...

For frequently asked questions on applying, go to: cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/prod/2025-09...

Chicago is looking for high school students to serve as election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Primary Election! To learn more and apply, go to: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov

The Chicago Board of Elections was out at the 31str Ward Annual Senior Health Fair helping voters update their information and recruiting poll workers ahead of the March 17, 2026 Primary Election. Can you serve that day? Learn more and go to: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers... 🗳

The Chicago Board of Elections team was out at the 46th Ward Senior Sock Hop at Aragon Ballroom this week to recruit election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Midterm Primary - step and serve as an election judge by going to: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov

Next week is #NationalVoterEducationWeek! Chicago voters: now is a great time to check your voter registration and make sure everything is up to date! Go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis...

Election Judges must meet all of the requirements listed in the application, including being:
- a US citizen
- a registered voter in Cook County (if 18 or older)
- able to speak, read and write English

For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...