Voting Information

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Register to vote online, by mail or in person, including at the library. Find instructions, print a paper application, or identify additional registration locations on this page. You can also register to vote on Election Day at your polling place.

  • Your Voter Information: find your polling location, sample ballots for upcoming elections and your elected officials. 
  • Cook County Find My District: see government districts for your address on a map, and explore district boundary lines.
  • Mail BallotsAny registered suburban Cook County voter may request a mail ballot.  The deadline to apply is five days before an election.  Learn more about voting by mail here.
  • Instructions for how to vote using voting machines in Illinois: Video
  • Illinois Board of Elections: Voting Instructions and Assistance
  • Election Results: Illinois Board of Elections Unofficial and Official Results.

If you encounter issues while voting, Illinois Legal Aid Online highlights relevant resources.