David Orr, Cook County Clerk

Apply to Vote Absentee

To vote absentee, you must:

Once your application is received, the Clerk's office will verify your eligibility and compare the signature on your application against the signature on your voter registration record before issuing a ballot.

For more information:

Early Voting

Beginning in 2006, Early Voting has allowed Illinois voters to vote weeks before Election Day without requiring a reason or excuse. There are more than 40 Early Voting sites In suburban Cook County. Voters also can choose to cast an absentee ballot through the mail.


 

Download an absentee ballot application: