Early Voting

CUDN By Amir AH Shakur (Facebook) –MAR 22, 2025, 9:30 PM CST |Updated 1 hour ago

Chicago, IL ― (CUDN) Registered voters can cast a ballot before General Election Day which is April 1, 2025. They do not need to give a reason for wanting to vote early. With the help of The Cook County voters guide we will share this hopeful information that voters can share.

For the February 25, 2025 Consolidated Primary Election, traditional Early Voting will take place February 10 – February 24.

For the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election, traditional Early Voting will take place March 17 – March 31.

As a reminder, voters who join in Early Voting must vote in person.

Vote By Mail

Mail Ballot applications for the February 25, 2025 Consolidated Primary Election had been accepted.

Mail Ballot applications for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election had been accepted as of January 1, 2025.

Any registered suburban Cook County voter with a driver’s license, state ID, or social security number on file may request a mail ballot. They can use an online or paper application.

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day so they can be counted.

Election Day Voting

Registered suburban Cook County voters can vote in their home precinct on Election Day. To find your Election Day precinct, use your Your Voter Information Tool.

Visually Impaired and Print Disabled Voters

Visually impaired or print disabled voters may request an accessible mail ballot by calling 312.603.0976 or by emailing christine.tucker@cookcountyil.gov.