2024 Voting Resources
What offices are on the ballot?
According to a voter guide (in 3 parts) from Chicago Votes,
To be elected:
U.S. President
U.S. Representative
Illinois State Senator
Illinois State Representative
Water Reclamation District Commissioner
Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Cook County State’s Attorney
Cook County Commissioner
Board of Review Commissioner
Illinois Supreme Court Judge
Illinois Appellate Court Judge
Circuit Court Judge
Subcircuit Court Judge
Member of the Chicago School Board of Education (10 members)
To be retained:
Judges of the Illinois Appellate and Circuit Courts
Voter registration deadlines for the 2024 Illinois General Election and 60th United States Presidential Election on November 5 are listed below.
Online: October 20
By mail: October 8
In-person: November 5
Click one of the links below to register to vote or check your voter registration.
Make a plan to vote in Illinois!
Check your voter registration status.
Review a sample ballot.
Mark your calendar to vote in-person.
Find your Early Voting/Grace Period Registration/Election Day Vote Center Locations here.
Missed online registration? Here is what you need to do.
To register on election day, you will need to provide one of each of the following:
● copy of a current and valid photo identification
● copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student ID, and either a residential contract/lease or any postmarked mail delivered to your current residence address or other government document that shows your name and address
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. After voting provisionally, you will be told how to submit additional proof of registration to the election authority. The additional information must be received by the election authority no later than the close of business on the Tuesday following the election.
What should I do if I do not get my ballot?
If you do not receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election authority.
Who is on my ballot?
Find out here.
Resources
Voting Guides Offered by Trusted Community Partners
Injustice Watch - Check Your Judges
Vote For Judges - Judicial Elections Guide
Chicago Council of Lawyers (coming soon)
Illinois Alliance for Reentry & Justice - Judicial Voters Guide
Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago School Board Voter Guide
WBEZ Chicago (coming soon)
Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts (coming soon)
Chicago Votes (coming soon)
WTTW News - 2024 General Election Voter Guide
The League of Women Voters of Illinois - Illinois Voter Guide
The Chicago Bar Association - Vote Smart: CBA Judicial Voter’s Guide
Articles
Johnson tells state lawmakers he wants 10 school board members elected this year — not all 21 2/2/24
Chicago-area residents respond to the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump 9/11/24
Chicago School Board Elections 2024: Here’s Everything You Need To Know. 9/25/24
Early voting in Chicago kicks off this week. Here’s what you need to know 10/1/24
Illinois early voting expands to all 50 Chicago ward sites and more suburban locations 10/21/24
School Board Candidates Talk Diverse Learning, Quantum Careers At Southeast Side Forum 10/28/24
Take Action
Our “My Congregation Votes” 2024 campaign is an opportunity for civic engagement and education around issues at stake in elections. This initiative empowers people of faith to use their voices to advocate for Beloved Community and create systemic change with CRS. Get involved by taking our Voter Pledge.