Chicago Board of Elections
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Born of referenda in 1885, the Board of Election Commissioners manages all voter registrations and administers all elections in the City of Chicago.
With just over 100 days until the March 17, 2026 Primary Election in Chicago, take a look at upcoming deadlines, ways to vote, offices on the ballot, and more!
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
With just over 100 days until the March 17, 2026 Primary Election in Chicago, take a look at upcoming deadlines, ways to vote, offices on the ballot, and more!
As the Chicago Electoral Board prepares to hear objections to nominating petitions next week, take a look at the procedures for how Chicago election workers examine signatures as part of this process! youtu.be/jI0Qj6ox4dY
Signature Examination Procedures for Election Workers - Training Video
YouTube video by ChicagoElections
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November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
As the Chicago Electoral Board prepares to hear objections to nominating petitions next week, take a look at the procedures for how Chicago election workers examine signatures as part of this process! youtu.be/jI0Qj6ox4dY
The first episode of The City That Votes TV show is now live on CAN-TV! A big thank you to Giovanna Carrillo for serving as our first guest - we had a great conversation about recruiting election judges and the Board’s role in connecting with our city’s many neighborhoods. youtu.be/SvCJxU_LYr4
The City That Votes
YouTube video by CAN TV Channel 21
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November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The first episode of The City That Votes TV show is now live on CAN-TV! A big thank you to Giovanna Carrillo for serving as our first guest - we had a great conversation about recruiting election judges and the Board’s role in connecting with our city’s many neighborhoods. youtu.be/SvCJxU_LYr4
17-year-olds can vote in the upcoming March 17th Primary Election! But did you know they can also serve as election judges? Chicago is looking for high school students to serve for the upcoming Primary Election - to learn more and apply, go to: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
17-year-olds can vote in the upcoming March 17th Primary Election! But did you know they can also serve as election judges? Chicago is looking for high school students to serve for the upcoming Primary Election - to learn more and apply, go to: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers...
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The next election in Chicago is coming up on March 17, 2026 - step and serve as an Election Judge and earn up to $230! Learn more and apply at: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
September 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The next election in Chicago is coming up on March 17, 2026 - step and serve as an Election Judge and earn up to $230! Learn more and apply at: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
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Mark your calendar and update your voter registration ahead of time! For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis... 🗳️
July 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Mark your calendar and update your voter registration ahead of time! For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis... 🗳️
It's almost time for candidates to file their petitions to appear on the March 17, 2026 Primary Ballot! For more information, go to: chicagoelections.gov/getting-ball...
October 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It's almost time for candidates to file their petitions to appear on the March 17, 2026 Primary Ballot! For more information, go to: chicagoelections.gov/getting-ball...
Chicago is looking for high school students to serve as election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Primary Election! To learn more and apply, go to: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
October 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Chicago is looking for high school students to serve as election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Primary Election! To learn more and apply, go to: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
The Chicago Board of Elections was out at the 31str Ward Annual Senior Health Fair helping voters update their information and recruiting poll workers ahead of the March 17, 2026 Primary Election. Can you serve that day? Learn more and go to: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers... 🗳
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Chicago Board of Elections was out at the 31str Ward Annual Senior Health Fair helping voters update their information and recruiting poll workers ahead of the March 17, 2026 Primary Election. Can you serve that day? Learn more and go to: chicagoelections.gov/poll-workers... 🗳
The Chicago Board of Elections team was out at the 46th Ward Senior Sock Hop at Aragon Ballroom this week to recruit election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Midterm Primary - step and serve as an election judge by going to: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
October 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Chicago Board of Elections team was out at the 46th Ward Senior Sock Hop at Aragon Ballroom this week to recruit election judges for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Midterm Primary - step and serve as an election judge by going to: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
Next week is #NationalVoterEducationWeek! Chicago voters: now is a great time to check your voter registration and make sure everything is up to date! Go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis...
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Next week is #NationalVoterEducationWeek! Chicago voters: now is a great time to check your voter registration and make sure everything is up to date! Go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/regis...
The next election in Chicago is coming up on March 17, 2026 - step and serve as an Election Judge and earn up to $230! Learn more and apply at: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
September 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The next election in Chicago is coming up on March 17, 2026 - step and serve as an Election Judge and earn up to $230! Learn more and apply at: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
Happy National Voter Registration Day! Register or update your registration online by going to: ova.elections.il.gov 🗳️
September 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happy National Voter Registration Day! Register or update your registration online by going to: ova.elections.il.gov 🗳️
National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16! The Chicago Board of Elections will have registration tables and services across the city at the locations and times below: 🧵
September 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16! The Chicago Board of Elections will have registration tables and services across the city at the locations and times below: 🧵
In Illinois, you don’t register with a party. At the primary, you simply choose which party’s ballot you want. You can switch each primary. If you pick non-partisan by mail, you may not get a ballot if no non-partisan issues are on it.
September 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In Illinois, you don’t register with a party. At the primary, you simply choose which party’s ballot you want. You can switch each primary. If you pick non-partisan by mail, you may not get a ballot if no non-partisan issues are on it.
Today is Teens Voter Registration Day!
Did you know? 17-year-olds may register to vote and cast a ballot in the March 17th Primary – as long as they are 18 by November 3, 2026.
Did you know? 17-year-olds may register to vote and cast a ballot in the March 17th Primary – as long as they are 18 by November 3, 2026.
September 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today is Teens Voter Registration Day!
Did you know? 17-year-olds may register to vote and cast a ballot in the March 17th Primary – as long as they are 18 by November 3, 2026.
Did you know? 17-year-olds may register to vote and cast a ballot in the March 17th Primary – as long as they are 18 by November 3, 2026.
Looking for guidelines on placing Advisory Referenda (non-binding public policy questions) on the 2026 ballot? Learn more by clicking here! chicagoelections.gov/getting-ball...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Looking for guidelines on placing Advisory Referenda (non-binding public policy questions) on the 2026 ballot? Learn more by clicking here! chicagoelections.gov/getting-ball...
September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners: youtu.be/aI9R-5USEAo
September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
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September 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners: youtu.be/aI9R-5USEAo
🗳️ September is Voter Registration Month! 🌟
It’s never too early to be #VoteReady.
Register or update today: ova.elections.il.gov
It’s never too early to be #VoteReady.
Register or update today: ova.elections.il.gov
September 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🗳️ September is Voter Registration Month! 🌟
It’s never too early to be #VoteReady.
Register or update today: ova.elections.il.gov
It’s never too early to be #VoteReady.
Register or update today: ova.elections.il.gov
Petition circulators are asking for your signature and it's never too early to start your research - take a look at what offices are on the ballot for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Midterm Primary Election!
For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/offices-ballot 🗳️
For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/offices-ballot 🗳️
August 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Petition circulators are asking for your signature and it's never too early to start your research - take a look at what offices are on the ballot for the upcoming March 17, 2026 Midterm Primary Election!
For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/offices-ballot 🗳️
For more info, go to: chicagoelections.gov/offices-ballot 🗳️
National Voter Registration Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, September 16! Learn more about becoming a community partner at: nationalvoterregistrationday.org
August 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
National Voter Registration Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, September 16! Learn more about becoming a community partner at: nationalvoterregistrationday.org
Thinking of signing or circulating petitions?
✅ Circulators must be 18+ & witness all signatures
✅ Petition sheets valid only within 90 days
✅ One party per circulator
✍️ Signers must use their own signature & be registered voters
✅ Circulators must be 18+ & witness all signatures
✅ Petition sheets valid only within 90 days
✅ One party per circulator
✍️ Signers must use their own signature & be registered voters
August 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thinking of signing or circulating petitions?
✅ Circulators must be 18+ & witness all signatures
✅ Petition sheets valid only within 90 days
✅ One party per circulator
✍️ Signers must use their own signature & be registered voters
✅ Circulators must be 18+ & witness all signatures
✅ Petition sheets valid only within 90 days
✅ One party per circulator
✍️ Signers must use their own signature & be registered voters
🗳 Mark your calendars! Here are the key dates for Illinois’ 2026 General Primary Election. From applying to vote by mail to early voting and Election Day — don’t miss a deadline!
August 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🗳 Mark your calendars! Here are the key dates for Illinois’ 2026 General Primary Election. From applying to vote by mail to early voting and Election Day — don’t miss a deadline!
Each year, the Chicago Board of Elections performs a canvass mailing to help keep the voter rolls accurate and up to date. For more info or to update your registration name or address, please go to: chicagoelections.gov/news/your-20... 🗳
August 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Each year, the Chicago Board of Elections performs a canvass mailing to help keep the voter rolls accurate and up to date. For more info or to update your registration name or address, please go to: chicagoelections.gov/news/your-20... 🗳
🖊️ Petition circulation starts tomorrow, August 5!
Before you sign a candidate’s petition, keep these tips in mind:
✔️ Use your registered name
✔️ Sign in dark ink—no pencils
✔️ Avoid ditto marks
✔️ Only one party per primary
🗳️ Make your signature count!
Before you sign a candidate’s petition, keep these tips in mind:
✔️ Use your registered name
✔️ Sign in dark ink—no pencils
✔️ Avoid ditto marks
✔️ Only one party per primary
🗳️ Make your signature count!
August 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🖊️ Petition circulation starts tomorrow, August 5!
Before you sign a candidate’s petition, keep these tips in mind:
✔️ Use your registered name
✔️ Sign in dark ink—no pencils
✔️ Avoid ditto marks
✔️ Only one party per primary
🗳️ Make your signature count!
Before you sign a candidate’s petition, keep these tips in mind:
✔️ Use your registered name
✔️ Sign in dark ink—no pencils
✔️ Avoid ditto marks
✔️ Only one party per primary
🗳️ Make your signature count!