Early Voting

Dates

For the November 2, 2010 General Election, Early Voting will take place from October 12-28*.

*The following Early Votings sites will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:: County Clerk’s Main Office (69 W. Washington St., Chicago); Bridgeview Courthouse; Markham Courthouse; Whitcomb Building (Near Maywood Courthouse); Rolling Meadows Courthouse; Skokie Courthouse; Cicero Town Hall; Cicero PSO Building; Schaumburg Public Library; Wheeling Township Hall

About Early Voting

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 is 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.