Good News! Cook County is now offering Permanent Vote By Mail. This option will allow you to vote by mail in all subsequent elections held in Cook County. You will still have the option to vote by mail in a single election if you so choose.
Early Voting
For the February 28, 2023 Consolidated Primary Election, traditional Early Voting will take place February 13 – February 27.
For the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election, traditional Early Voting will take place March 20 – April 3.
As a reminder, voters who participate in Early Voting must vote in person.
Vote By Mail
Mail Ballot applications for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election will be accepted starting January 4, 2023.
Any registered suburban Cook County voter with a driver’s license, state ID or social security number on file may request a mail ballot using an online or paper application.
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day in order to be counted.
Election Day Voting
Registered suburban Cook County voters can only vote in their home precinct on Election Day.
Residents who are not registered to vote may register and cast a ballot on Election Day thanks to same-day registration and voting. Those who wish to register on Election Day must present two qualifying forms of ID.
Registered and unregistered Cook County residents can find their assigned polling place with the Your Voter Information tool.
Visually Impaired and Print Disabled Voters
Visually impaired or print disabled voters may request an accessible mail ballot by calling 312.603.0942 or by emailing [email protected].