Voter Information

Voting is both a right and a responsibility. Check out the resources on this page for information on registering to vote, where and when to cast your ballot, which candidates are running for office in 2019, and more.

General Information

When is the consolidated election?

April 2, 2019

Age to register 

Voters must be at least 18 by the consolidated election, April 2, 2019.

Register to vote

Information from the Cook County Clerk's Office

You can also register at Village Hall weekdays, 8:30 am–5 pm.

Registration deadlines

1. Online - Sunday, March 17
2. Paper/PDF - Must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 5
3. In Person - Tuesday, March 5

If you missed the voter registration deadline, you may still register to vote during the grace period or on election day.

FIND ANSWERS

Find answers to many of your voting-related questions online, such as

  • What is my registration status?
  • What is on my upcoming ballot?
  • Where is my polling place?
  • Where is my early voting site?
  • Who are my elected officials?
  • What Is my mail ballot status?

Visit the Suburban Cook County voting portal.

Have you moved or changed your name since you last registered? Find out how to re-register to vote.

EARLY VOTING

For the April 2, 2019 consolidated election, traditional early voting will take place March 18-April 1. See a list of early voting locations and hours. Any registered voter in suburban Cook County may vote early at any other designated early voting location.

ABSENTEE / VOTING BY MAIL

Any registered suburban Cook County voter may request a mail ballot using this online application. Once registration is verified and the application is processed, a paper ballot is mailed to the designated address. The deadline to apply is five days before an election.

PARTY AFFILIATION

Voters do not have to register with a party, but they do have to choose, publicly, which party’s ballot they will vote in primary elections.

IN THE VOTING BOOTH

Voters can bring in newspaper endorsements, printouts, sample ballots, and smartphones. You may not take a selfie or photograph your marked ballot.

OPEN OFFICES IN THE April 2, Consolidated Elections

Elections for:

  • Skokie Library Trustee
  • Skokie Park District Commissioner
  • Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board Member
  • Skokie School District 68 Board Member
  • Skokie School District 69 Board Member
  • Fairview School District 72 Board Member
  • Skokie School District 73.5 Board Member
  • Evanston Township High School District 202
  • Niles Township High School District 219
  • Oakton Community College District 535

Learn more about these races and find links to information about the candidates on our blog.

VIEW CANDIDATES

RESEARCH CANDIDATES

To learn more about the candidates, view one of the voting guides provided by:

Ballot Ready - Enter your address to learn more about candidates

The League of Women Voters - Illinois Voter Guide