David Orr, Cook County Clerk

2010 Election Information

November 2, 2010 General Election Key Dates

Date Event
9/23/2010 First day absentee ballot applications are accepted
10/5/2010 Last day to register to vote
10/6/2010 First day of grace period registration and voting
10/12/2010 First day of Early Voting*
10/26/2010 Last day of grace period registration and voting 
10/28/2010 Last day of Early Voting
10/28/2010 Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot, including military and overseas voters.
10/29/2010

In-person absentee voting begins at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers

11/1/2010

Last day voted mail-in absentee ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Clerk's office

Last day of in-person absentee voting at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers

11/2/2010 Election Day

See a complete list of Early Voting dates and locations.
Upcoming Events
  • 02/09/12 - First day to apply for an absentee ballot
  • 02/21/12 - Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials
  • 02/22/12 - Grace period registration and voting begins
  • 02/27/12 - Early Voting begins
  • 03/13/12 - Last day of Grace period registration and voting
  • 03/15/12 - Last day of Early Voting
  • 03/15/12 - Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail
  • 03/16/12 - Nursing home and in-office absentee voting begins
  • 03/19/12 - Last day of nursing home and in-office absentee voting