There are three ways to cast a ballot in suburban Cook County for the 2022 Gubernatorial Elections.

Eligible voters can participate in

  • Early Voting,
  • Vote By Mail
  • Vote on Election Day at their assigned polling place.
     

Early Voting

For the April 2025 Consolidated Election, Early Voting will take place March 17 – March 31. 

Early Voting Locations  - Check this site for updates

As a reminder, voters who participate in Early Voting must vote in person.

Vote By Mail

Mail Ballot applications for the can be completed online by clicking the Vote By Mail link above.

Any registered suburban Cook County voter with a driver’s license, state ID or social security number on file may request a mail ballot using an online or paper application.

Cook County is now offering Permanent Vote By Mail.  This option will allow you to vote by mail in all subsequent elections held in Cook County. You will still have the option to vote by mail in a single election if you so choose.

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day in order to be counted.

A voter may confirm receipt of their official ballot by the Cook County Clerk by using the "What Is My Mail Ballot Status" option of the Voter Information Tool or call 312.603.0946.

Election Day Voting

Registered suburban Cook County voters can only vote in their home precinct on Election Day.

Residents who are not registered to vote may register and cast a ballot on Election Day thanks to same-day registration and voting. Those who wish to register on Election Day must present two qualifying forms of ID.

Registered and unregistered Cook County residents can find their assigned polling place with the Your Voter Information tool.

 

Visually Impaired and Print Disabled Voters

Visually impaired or print disabled voters may request an accessible mail ballot by calling 312.603.0942 or by emailing james.nally@cookcountyil.gov.