Welcome to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners' official page.
The Board of Election Commissioners launched "Voter Engagement" in 2011 to work with Civic and Community Leaders to forge a strategic plan of comprehensive election reforms aimed at boosting registration and turnouts here and nationwide - for 2012 and beyond. The Board of Elections manages one of the largest election systems in the nation, overseeing all voter registration and election administration in the City of Chicago.
Operating as usual
Ready to vote in the upcoming Municipal Election? You can get a head start on your democratic duty by heading downtown to either our Supersite at 191 N. Clark or our Board Offices at 69 W. Washington, 6th Floor! Now open daily, click here for more info: https://m.chicagoelections.gov/en/early-voting.html 🗳️
Early voting in Downtown Chicago starts this morning at 9:00am for the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election at two vote centers – the Supersite at 191 N. Clark and Board Offices at 69 W. Washington, 6th Floor! For more info on Early Voting in Chicago, go to: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/early-voting.html 🗳️
Monika Galuszka with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners attended the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division monthly meeting this week to discuss the upcoming Municipal Elections, Early Voting, Vote by Mail, and to recruit Bilingual Election Judges - thank you for the invite! 🗳️
January 24, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners:
January 24, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
Don't sit out the upcoming Consolidated Elections. Make a plan to vote! Local elections are important. These offices impact your every day life.
Sample Ballots for the upcoming February 28, 2023 Municipal Election are now available at chicagoelections.gov! Go to YOUR VOTER INFORMATION, input your name and address, and click on the Sample Ballot tab to see your ward and precinct’s ballot: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/your-voter-information.html 🗳️
Please see below for the decisions made today by the Chicago Electoral Board and official ‘on/off ballot’ status for candidates:https://app.chicagoelections.com/Documents/Electoral-Board/M2023%20Electoral%20Board%20Findings%20and%20Decisions%2012023.pdf
Please note: all cases have now been resolved before the Chicago Electoral Board for the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election.
Early Voting in all 50 Wards of Chicago will begin Monday, February 13 and run through February 28, 2023 (Election Day). All 50 Ward Early Voting sites and the Board Supersite (191 N. Clark) will be open as vote centers on Election Day. Any voter in Chicago can vote at any Early Voting site, no matter where they live in the city. Voters can choose whatever voting site is most convenient for them, including on Election Day! For more info, go to: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/early-voting.html 🗳
Jane Lau with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners presented this week at a voter education and equipment demonstration event organized by Coalition for A Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC) at the CASL Senior Housing facility in Chinatown, with over 60 seniors in attendance. We appreciate the invite! 🗳
The last meeting of the Chicago Electoral Board will be Friday, January 20, at 1:00pm at 69 W. Washington St., 8th Floor Conference Room:https://app.chicagoelections.com/Documents/Electoral-Board/M2023%20Electoral%20Board%20Agenda.pdf
The Chicago Electoral Board will be meeting to make considerations on Hearing Officer Reports and proposed final decisions on two objection cases. After this meeting, all cases will have been resolved before the Chicago Electoral Board.
"Chicago voters can cast their ballots for mayor, alderpeople and police district council members starting Jan. 26 at two Downtown locations and Feb. 13 across the city. Election Day is Feb. 28. In races for mayor and City Council, if no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will head to a runoff on April 4.
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will open its supersite to voters at 191 N. Clark St. and the Board of Elections office at 69 W. Washington St., 6th floor, starting Jan. 26 – now that all but two of the ballot challenges have been resolved. Voting will take place at both locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, officials said. Starting Feb. 20, both polling places will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays." WTTW News
Early voting sites will open to all Chicago voters and voter registration services will be available.
Early voting in Downtown Chicago for the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election will start at two vote centers – the Supersite at 191 N. Clark and Board Offices at 69 W. Washington, 6th Floor - on Thursday, January 26th. For more info on Early Voting in Chicago, go to: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/early-voting.html
Photos from Chicago Votes's post
Please see below for the decisions made by the Chicago Electoral Board at today's 1/13/23 meeting and official ‘on/off ballot’ status for those candidates:https://app.chicagoelections.com/Documents/Electoral-Board/M2023%20Electoral%20Board%20Findings%20and%20Decisions%2011323.pdf
There are two total remaining cases (Robinson & Enter v. Shawn A. Walker, 28th Ward; Hankins & Taylor v. Irmer, 5th Ward) that will be resolved at an Electoral Board meeting to be scheduled next week. All other cases have been resolved before the Chicago Electoral Board for the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election.
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Polish, Korean, or Tagalog? We need your help in supporting free & fair elections in Chicago! 🗳
The Chicago Board of Elections are looking for bilingual people to serve as Election Judges for the upcoming February 28, 2023 Municipal Election. Learn more and apply here: https://pollworker.chicagoelections.gov
The next meeting of the Chicago Electoral Board will be Friday, January 13, at 2:00pm at 69 W. Washington St., 8th Floor Conference Room.
The Chicago Electoral Board will be meeting to make considerations on Hearing Officer Reports and proposed final decisions on 43 separate objection cases. Please see below for the agenda or click here:https://app.chicagoelections.com/Documents/Electoral-Board/M2023%20Electoral%20Board%20Agenda.pdf
Please note: as of this moment, all remaining objection cases are scheduled to be on the docket and resolved by Friday’s Electoral Board meeting. If any cases are pushed to next week and require another Electoral Board meeting, we will communicate that ASAP.
January 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners:
January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
Today marks the first day of office for statewide executive officers elected in the November 2022 General Election.
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will meet tomorrow, January 10 for a Regular Board Meeting at 10:00am - for more info, go to: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/board-meetings.html
Please see below for the decisions made by the Chicago Electoral Board at today's 12/30/22 meeting and official ‘on/off ballot’ status for those candidates. The Chicago Electoral Board will meet next week to continue to decide upon cases. Mayoral Candidate Frederick Collins was ruled off the ballot today. With no other objections pending, there are now nine (9) official candidates for Mayor for the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election.
Apply online to serve as a poll worker for the upcoming February 28, 2023 Municipal Election! Go to: https://pollworker.chicagoelections.gov 🗳️
The next meeting of the Chicago Electoral Board will be Friday, January 6 at 1:00pm at 69 W. Washington St., 8th Floor Conference Room.
The Chicago Electoral Board will be meeting to make considerations on Hearing Officer Reports and proposed final decisions on 18 separate objection cases:https://app.chicagoelections.com/Documents/Electoral-Board/M2023%20Electoral%20Board%20Agenda.pdf
Please note: due to legal policy, this meeting will NOT be livestreamed or taped. All Board decisions will be made public and posted on our website on Friday, 1/6.
Applications to Vote By Mail in the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election are open - click here to start the online application (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, and Tagalog): https://www.chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail-application.html
Already joined the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster? Then you are all set! You will automatically receive your Vote By Mail ballot at your preferred address in late January 2023.
For more info, go to: https://www.chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail.html
Happy New Year! The Chicago Board of Elections will be closed Saturday, December 31 through Monday, January 2. We will open again on Tuesday, January 3 for normal business hours.
Please see below for the decisions made by the Chicago Electoral Board at today's 12/30/22 meeting and official ‘on/off ballot’ status for those candidates. The Chicago Electoral Board will meet next week to continue to decide upon cases.
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will meet briefly tomorrow at 12:45pm for a special board meeting to approve the purchase of new ballot marking felt-tip pens ahead of the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election. The Board will be retiring the use of Sharpie markers for paper ballots moving forward. 🗳️🖊️
Looking to become an Early Voting Official for the February 28, 2023 Municipal Election? You can make $17 per hour as an official at an Early Voting site in Chicago, and up to $230 for Election Day. Click here to learn more and apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKOkqccmqMEWMIRkce0cl77GgVPwjULyGNGnw0Zo506KGIGg/viewform
Learn more about the new Police District Council elected office and what that Council will do from WTTW - Chicago PBS's Chicago Tonight: https://news.wttw.com/2022/12/21/february-chicago-voters-will-choose-police-district-council-members-here-s-what-those 🗳️
February’s municipal elections are not just about the race for mayor or Chicago City Council. There are also dozens of candidates running for brand new positions: police district councils.
The next meeting of the Chicago Electoral Board will be Friday, December 30, at 1:00pm at 69 W. Washington St., 8th Floor Conference Room.
The Chicago Electoral Board will be meeting to make considerations on Hearing Officer Reports and proposed final decisions on 25 separate objection cases, as well as hear requests for subpoenas:https://app.chicagoelections.com/Documents/Electoral-Board/M2023%20Electoral%20Board%20Agenda.pdf
Please note: due to legal policy, this meeting will NOT be livestreamed or taped. All Board decisions will be made public and posted on our website on Friday, 12/30.
December 27, 2022 Regular Board Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners:
The December 27, 2022 Regular Board Meeting of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will meet tomorrow for a Regular Board Meeting (No Electoral Board activity will be taking place) at 10:00am - for more info, go to: https://chicagoelections.gov/en/board-meetings.html
Happy Holidays! The Chicago Board of Elections will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26 and resume regular hours on Tuesday, December 27.
Please see below for the decisions made today by the Chicago Electoral Board at the 12/22/22 meeting and official ‘on or off ballot’ status for those candidates. The Chicago Electoral Board will meet next week to continue to decide upon additional cases.
Apply online to serve as a poll worker for the upcoming February 28, 2023 Municipal Election! Go to: https://pollworker.chicagoelections.gov 🗳️
The next meeting of the Chicago Electoral Board will be Thursday, December 22, at 1:00pm at 69 W. Washington St., 8th Floor Conference Room.
The Chicago Electoral Board will be meeting to make considerations on Hearing Officer Reports and proposed final decisions on 28 separate objection cases, as well as hear requests for subpoenas. Please see the below agenda for more information on the docket.
Please note: due to legal policy, this meeting will NOT be livestreamed or taped. All Board decisions and hearing officer reports will be made public and posted on our website on Thursday, 12/22.
All other cases before the Board have continued hearings through December/early January, click here for the Hearing Schedule:https://app.chicagoelections.com/Documents/Electoral-Board/M2023%20Hearing%20Schedule.pdf
Chicago residents can now apply online to Vote By Mail for the February 28, 2023, Municipal Election.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will start mailing ballots in late January 2023. All Vote By Mail ballots come with postage-paid Ballot Return Envelopes.
You may return your ballot through standard US mail or submit it in a secured drop box at any Chicago Early Voting location before Election Day.
Voters can join a Permanent Vote By Mail Roster and have their ballots sent directly to their preferred address ahead of every election.
Learn more or apply at https://www.chicagoelections.gov/en/vote-by-mail-application.html
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The Chicago Board of Elections is holding a Job Fair for positions at our warehouse tomorrow, Saturday, 12/17 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at 1819 W. Pershing. To learn more or apply, go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIMfw3CFMiS2Rj2GmzwbvZlTSOOgcEW9esa_EytXGzRROgNA/viewform
From the The Chicago Sun-Times: "Yet too many people we talked to thought that voting did not matter, because they didn’t know they were allowed to vote. Illinois is one of the few states in the country, however, where people can vote as soon as they are released from incarceration."
Formerly incarcerated people showing up to the polls opens doors for person-centered research and advocacy on policies that will impact their lives.
Click below for the updated Chicago Electoral Board hearing officer schedule – the next hearings begin Thurs, December 15 starting at 3:00pm.
This schedule will take us through the rest of December until 12/23, and the latest hearing now scheduled on Tues, January 3, 2023. We expect additional hearings to continue to be scheduled during this time in December and the first week of January.
Throughout this time, the Chicago Electoral Board (our three Board members: Chair Marisel Hernandez, Commissioner William Kresse, & Commissioner June A. Brown) will continue to meet to hear and decide upon cases that have received a final written recommendation from the hearing officer. We expect the next Chicago Electoral Board meeting to be next week, week of December 19-23. 🗳
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners is holding a Job Fair for positions at our warehouse this Saturday, 12/17 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at 1819 W. Pershing. To learn more or apply, go to: https://forms.gle/ToAqpFAnkyxmKTvs5
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Election Day is one week away and we have an important question: has your polling place changed? Geneva Morris with the Chicago Board of Elections explains how you can check your voter information ahead of November 8th. Make a plan to vote - call us at 312.269.7900 or visit https://chicagoelections.gov/en/your-voter-information.html 🗳
REMINDER: Your Mail In Ballot must be postmarked by Election Day – Tuesday, November 3rd! Don't delay, get it done and make sure your vote counts in this election! #PlanYourVote
RECORDATORIO: ¡Tu boleta electoral por correo debe tener sello postal en o antes del día de las elecciones, martes 3 de noviembre! ¡No te demores, hazlo y asegúrate de que tu voto cuente en esta elección! #PlanificaTuVoto
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! In an effort to make voting as easy & accessible to Chicagoans as possible, the United Center will be an Election Day Voting Super Site! On 11/3, any Chi voter can come and: • Register to #Vote • Drop off your mail-in ballot • Vote in person Learn more at unitedcenter.com/vote. #PlanYourVote
We are just SIX days from election day! What is your voting plan? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ #PlanYourVote
Chicagoans are cool 😎. Voting is cool. And Voting Early is even cooler. So Chicagoans….what are you waiting for? If you haven’t, Vote Early today! #PlanYourVote #VoteEarly
Early voting locations are open across Chicago! You can visit any of the 51 locations to vote or drop off your Vote By Mail Ballot! #PlanYourVote
¡Los lugares de votación temprana están abiertos en todo Chicago! ¡Puedes visitar cualquiera de las 51 ubicaciones para votar o entregar tu boleta de votación por correo! #PlanificaTuVoto
Don’t wait until Election Day! Cast your ballot today by visiting one of our 50+ Early Voting locations OR by dropping your Vote By Mail ballot in any one of our Secured Drop Boxes. #PlanYourVote #VoteEarly
¡No esperes hasta el día de las elecciones! Emite tu boleta hoy visitando una de nuestras más de 50 ubicaciones de votación temprana O colocando tu boleta de voto por correo en cualquiera de nuestros buzones asegurados. #PlanificaTuVoto #VotoTemprano
Hoy la Junta superó 500,000 aplicaciones para solicitar la boleta para el Voto por Correo. Este numero representa lo que suele ser la mitad de la participación de votantes en Chicago en una elección presidencial. Este volumen de aplicaciones de Voto por Correo es más del cuádruple del récord que la Junta a recibido históricamente.
Today the Board surpassed 500,000 Vote by Mail ballot applications, marking what is typically half of the voter turnout in Chicago for a Presidential Election. This volume is more than quadruple the Board's all-time record for Vote by Mail applications. #PlanYourVote
Here at the Chicago Board of Elections we’re processing 5,000 mail in ballots per hour! Return your ballot by mail or to any of our secured drop boxes at early voting sites to make your vote count this election! #PlanYourVote
¡Los sitios de votación temprana de Chicago ya están abiertos! Puede visitar cualquiera de los más de 50 sitios de votación temprana en la ciudad de #Chicago para votar en persona, o para depositar su boleta de votación por correo. Llene su boleta. Firme y selle el sobre de devolución. Luego lleve el sobre a cualquier buzón asegurado en cualquiera de nuestros sitios de votación temprana. #PlanificaTuVoto
Chicago’s early voting sites are now open! You can visit any of the 50+ early voting sites across the city of #Chicago to vote in-person or to return your Vote By Mail Ballot. Just fill out your ballot and sign and seal the Ballot Return Envelope. Bring the envelope to any Secured Drop Box located at our Early Voting sites. #PlanYourVote
¿Quiere evitar las filas? Estamos facilitando la votación en persona antes del día de las elecciones con ubicaciones de votación temprana en los 50 distritos de la ciudad de #Chicago. ¡Las ubicaciones abren este miércoles! Encuentre su lugar de votación y #PlanificaTuVoto https://chicagoelections.gov/sp/early-voting.html
Want to avoid lines? We’re making it easy to vote in-person before Election Day with Early Voting locations in all 50 wards across the city of #Chicago. Locations open this Wednesday! Find your polling place & #PlanYourVote https://chicagoelections.gov/en/early-voting.html
En esta elección, más de 32 millones de latinos en los Estados Unidos son elegibles para votar. ¿Es usted uno de ellos? #PlanificaTuVoto #MesDeHerenciaHispana
This election, more than 32 million Latinos in the US are eligible to vote. Are you one of them? #PlanYourVote #HispanicHeritageMonth
If you plan ahead, nothing stands between you and your vote! #PlanYourVote
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