Happy Monday! We are in the home stretch before Election Day! Election Day is Tomorrow. Please plan to vote. This newsletter is dedicated to providing details on how and where to vote if you plan to vote early or on Election Day and how to be an Election Judge if you so choose. It is up to all of us to ensure we exercise our right to vote as it is a very fragile action that we should never take for granted and plays a major role in our future.

See you at the polls!

The November 8 General Election is NEXT WEEK and we want to make sure all voters are informed on the process and where they can go to vote. This year, the Board of Elections has consolidated some polling places, so make sure you check for your voting location as it might have changed. Voters are also allowed to bring in notes with them to a polling place when casting their ballot. 

Precinct polling locations will be open from 6 am to 7 pm on Election Day, November 8, only. Voters may also vote at any early voting location in the city on Election Day.

You may register to vote at your polling place on Election Day. To do so, you must provide two forms of identification, one of which must show a current address. A list of acceptable forms of ID is available to view on the Chicago Board of Election's website.

Voting Early

Voting early is easier than ever for those looking to vote ahead of Election Day. Early Voting has begun as of October 7th. Voters looking to cast their ballot early may do so at the following Chicago Board of Elections Supersites from October 7th through November 8th:

191 N. Clark

69 W. Washington, 6th Floor

Supersite Hours:

October 31 through November 7:

Mondays-Fridays from 9 am to 7 pm

Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm

Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm

November 8 (Election Day):

191 N. Clark will be open from 6 am to 7 pm

69 W. Washington, 6th Floor will not be open for voting on Election Day Early

Early Voting In The 50 Wards

Early voting continues in the 50 wards in the days leading up to Election Day. Chicago voters may vote at any Early Voting location (see above) through November 8th. 

Registering to Vote/Updating Your Information

First time voters who need to register or established voters who need to file an address update or name change must bring and show two forms of ID, one of which reflects the voter's current address. A list of acceptable forms of ID is available on the Board of Election's website.

Voting By Mail 

Applications to vote by mail must be submitted by November 3rd. Any Chicago voter can file an online application to vote by mail and does not need a reason or an excuse.

Voters in Illinois also now have the option to join a permanent vote-by-mail roster to have their ballots sent directly to their preferred mailing address ahead of every election. Voters can opt into this option when applying for a Vote by Mail ballot online. 

Voters will receive a ballot in the mail with instructions on how to fill it out and return it. Any ballot that is postmarked Wednesday, November 9th, or later cannot be counted by law. If a voter places a ballot envelope in a mail drop box on November 8th in the afternoon or evening, they risk the chance of the envelope being postmarked on November 9th and, therefore, being considered as ineligible to be counted. 

Voters may also return their mailed ballot to a Secured Drop Box at any Chicago Early Voting location before Election Day. Mail ballots may also be delivered personally to the Election Board at 69 W. Washington, on the sixth floor. 

Voters who request a mail ballot but would prefer to vote in person can surrender their mail ballot at any early voting location or their polling place on Election Day to opt for an in-person ballot instead. Voters are NOT allowed to vote by mail and at an in-person location, they must choose only one method of voting. 

If a person requests a mail ballot and it is not received by Election Day, voters will still have the opportunity to cast their ballot. Voters who do not receive or lose their mail ballot may complete an affidavit at their polling place on Election Day saying that the ballot was never received or that it was lost. 

For more information and to complete the vote by mail application, visit the Board of Elections website here. The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is Tuesday, November 3rd, at 5:00pm. 

In the 40th Ward, voters can vote early at the Budlong Woods Library, 5630 N. Lincoln Ave.

Below is a map of the 23 election precincts in the 40th ward. This information can also be found here.

Voters must vote at the polling place for their precinct on Election Day. To find your polling place, click here.

In the 48th Ward, voters can vote early at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.

Below is a map of the 35 election precincts in the 48th ward. This information can also be found here.

Voters must vote at the polling place for their precinct on Election Day. To find your polling place, click here.

In the 49th Ward, voters can vote early at Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard.

Below is a map of the 17 election precincts in the 49th ward. This information can also be found here.

Voters must vote at the polling place for their precinct on Election Day. To find your polling place, click here.

In the 50th Ward, voters can vote early at Northtown Library, 6800 N. Western Ave.

Below is a map of the 28 election precincts in the 50th ward. This information can also be found here.

Voters must vote at the polling place for their precinct on Election Day. To find your polling place, click here.

You Can Still Apply To Be An Election Judge!

The Chicago Board of Elections is seeking election judges for the general election this November 8th. Election judges can earn up to $230. Requirements of election judges include:

• Must be U.S. citizens.
• If they are 18 or older, they must be registered voters in Cook County.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English. The Board of Elections encourages bilingual judges — especially those who speak Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean or Tagalog — to apply right away.
• High school and college students can also apply.

The responsibilities of election judges include:

• Arriving to the polling place 5 a.m. for setup.
• Opening the polls at 6 a.m.
• Issuing the correct ballots to each voter and helping voters with registration and other questions through 7 p.m.
• Completing reports after polls close.

More information and how to apply, visit the Chicago Board of Elections website here. 

Sincerely,

Kelly Cassidy

State Representative, 14th District



Office of State Representative Kelly Cassidy

5533 N Broadway

Chicago IL 60640