Voters in most of Illinois have begun cast their votes before the 2024 parliamentary election, but those hoping to make their voices heard in Chicago will get their chance to do so soon.
Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before an election, meaning most of the state began accepting ballots on Sept. 26, including all Chicago County suburbs in northeastern Illinois.
Voters in Chicago and suburban Cook County will have to wait a few more days to cast their ballots.
Here’s what you need to know.
When does early voting begin in the Chicago area?
According to the Chicago Board of Electionsearly voting will begin at several locations on Thursday, October 3 and will continue through Election Day in November.
For Cook County residents, early voting will begin on Wednesday, October 9 at 9.00 am
Who Can Vote Early in Illinois?
According to the Norwegian Electoral Boardall registered voters can vote as soon as early voting opens. Voters also have the option to register to vote and immediately vote at designated locations, according to the BOE.
Where can I vote early?
In the City of Chicago, voters can visit the board’s Voting Supersite, located at 191 North Clark Street, beginning Thursday at 9.00 am. The board’s elections office, located at 69 West Washington Street, will also be open for early voting on that date.
In Cook County, all five Circuit Courthouses will offer early voting beginning October 9, as will the County Clerk’s Office at 69 West Washington Street.
Additional polling locations will open in the city of Chicago on October 21, with early voting available in all 50 wards. More information can be found on the city’s electoral board’s website.
Cook County voting information is here.
If I live outside of Cook County, can I vote early?
Early voting has begun in all suburban Chicago counties in Illinois, with more information is available on the NBC Chicago app.