Eligibility

Any registered suburban Cook County voter may apply to vote by mail. It is no longer necessary to provide a reason for requesting a mail ballot, according to a new Illinois law.

Voters who are physically unable to reach the polling place can register for the Disabled Voter Program. Those voters will automatically receive an application for a mail ballot before each election for the next five years.

Voters living overseas and military personnel can vote through the Military/Overseas Absentee Ballot Program.

Ballot integrity

  • Unless you require assistance, do not let anyone else mark your ballot.
  • Do not let anyone force or coerce you into voting for any candidate.
  • Do not let anyone, other than a close relative or authorized messenger, mail, deliver or handle your voted ballot.
  • Call (312) 603-0909 to tell us if anyone is violating these rules.