Early Voting

Early Voting Period for February 2, 2010 Primary Election: January 11-28, 2010 

Since 2006, voters in Illinois have had the convenience of voting beginning the 22nd day preceding an election. Suburban voters have a choice of dozens of locations around suburban Cook as well as in downtown Chicago.

Just remember to bring a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, driver’s license, or military ID. All Early Voting is conducted on touch screens.

No more excuses

Voters do not need to provide an excuse or reason why they cannot make it to the polls on Election Day. You need only to fill out an application at the Early Voting site.

Bring Photo ID

State law requires early voters to display valid identification to an election official before receiving a ballot to vote early. Valid forms of ID include: a current driver’s license, state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photograph.

Voting Equipment

Early Voting will be conducted on touch screens that store every ballot style in the county, permitting any voter in suburban Cook to vote at any location.

Ballot secrecy

Your ballot will remain secret and securely stored.

Early Voting records

The names of the early voters are available to the public and are updated each day during early voting. Please call (312) 603-0900 for early voting information.

In-person voting only

Voters who participate in Early Voting must vote in person.