Voter Information
2021 Voter Information
Local elections are being held for municipalities, school boards, park boards, townships and other special districts. Many Illinois communities will hold primary elections on February 23, 2021 and consolidated elections on April 6, 2021. Most of the communities in the general Palatine area will NOT have primary elections but WILL have general elections on April 6. Check with your county election authority to determine whether your area has a primary. (note: The City of Chicago will not hold any elections in 2021.)
Cook County
www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/agency/elections
Lake County voter information websites:
www.lakecountyil.gov/332/Voter-Services 847-377-Vote (8683)
www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Power-for-Registered-Voters
Voter Registration:
If you have moved or legally changed your name since the last time you voted, you must re-register with your new address or name.
Register to vote online at https://ova.elections.il.gov/
For more information see:
Mail Ballot Applications Are Available
You may apply for a vote by mail ballot for the April 6th election here:
Mail Ballot Drop Boxes
Drop Boxes have not been re-authorized for 2021 at this time and probably will not be available. Check here for updated information as it becomes available.
Illinois Elections Calendar
EVEN NUMBERED YEARS:
MARCH. 3rd Tuesday. General Primary Election Nomination of Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary District Officers.
Election of political party officers, Referenda, special elections.
Every 4th year since 1988, Presidential preference/advisory election.
NOVEMBER. 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday: General Election
Election of Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary District Officers; Retention of Judicial Officers; Referenda; Special Elections.
ODD-NUMBERED YEARS:
FEBRUARY. Last Tuesday Consolidated Primary Election:
Nomination of Municipal, Township and Road District Officers; Referenda; Special Elections.
APRIL·. First Tuesday Consolidated Election. Election of Municipal, Township, Road District, Park District Library District, School District, Community College District, Fire Protection District, and other special district officers; Regional Board of School Trustees; Referenda; Special Elections
General Voter Information:
ELECTIONS HOURS: Polling places are generally open from 6AM to 7PM on Election Day. Hours at early voting sites will vary.
The Cook County Clerk maintains a web page that provides up to date information on voting. http://cookcountyclerk.com/elections
From the website, use “YOUR VOTER INFORMATION” to search for voting location, sample ballots, and other information unique to you.
You can:
Lake County has a similar site https://www.lakecountyil.gov/332/Voter-Services. See also https://www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Power-for-Registered-Voters
Phone Numbers:
Cook County Clerk (312) 603-0906
Lake County Voter Registration Services 847-377-Vote (8683)
State Board of Elections (312) 814-6440
Voter Links:
Cook County Clerk
A treasure trove of information, including:
Illinois State Board of Elections
Information for voters, candidates, local election officials, and others.
League Links:
League of Women Voters (National Organization)
LWV of Illinois
LWV of Cook County
Local elections are being held for municipalities, school boards, park boards, townships and other special districts. Many Illinois communities will hold primary elections on February 23, 2021 and consolidated elections on April 6, 2021. Most of the communities in the general Palatine area will NOT have primary elections but WILL have general elections on April 6. Check with your county election authority to determine whether your area has a primary. (note: The City of Chicago will not hold any elections in 2021.)
Cook County
www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/agency/elections
Lake County voter information websites:
www.lakecountyil.gov/332/Voter-Services 847-377-Vote (8683)
www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Power-for-Registered-Voters
Voter Registration:
If you have moved or legally changed your name since the last time you voted, you must re-register with your new address or name.
Register to vote online at https://ova.elections.il.gov/
For more information see:
- Cook County
www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/service/when-re-register - Lake County
www.lakecountyil.gov/361/Voter-Registration
Mail Ballot Applications Are Available
You may apply for a vote by mail ballot for the April 6th election here:
- Suburban Cook County: https://mailvoting.cookcountyclerkil.gov/
- Lake County: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4321/Voting-by-Mail
Mail Ballot Drop Boxes
Drop Boxes have not been re-authorized for 2021 at this time and probably will not be available. Check here for updated information as it becomes available.
Illinois Elections Calendar
EVEN NUMBERED YEARS:
MARCH. 3rd Tuesday. General Primary Election Nomination of Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary District Officers.
Election of political party officers, Referenda, special elections.
Every 4th year since 1988, Presidential preference/advisory election.
NOVEMBER. 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday: General Election
Election of Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary District Officers; Retention of Judicial Officers; Referenda; Special Elections.
ODD-NUMBERED YEARS:
FEBRUARY. Last Tuesday Consolidated Primary Election:
Nomination of Municipal, Township and Road District Officers; Referenda; Special Elections.
APRIL·. First Tuesday Consolidated Election. Election of Municipal, Township, Road District, Park District Library District, School District, Community College District, Fire Protection District, and other special district officers; Regional Board of School Trustees; Referenda; Special Elections
General Voter Information:
ELECTIONS HOURS: Polling places are generally open from 6AM to 7PM on Election Day. Hours at early voting sites will vary.
The Cook County Clerk maintains a web page that provides up to date information on voting. http://cookcountyclerk.com/elections
From the website, use “YOUR VOTER INFORMATION” to search for voting location, sample ballots, and other information unique to you.
You can:
- Verify your voter registration
- Find your polling place
- See your sample ballot, when available
- See a list of your elected officials and their contact information
- Check your mail ballot status (Use the "Search by Birthday" feature)
- Voter qualifications
- Where and how to register
- When to re-register
- How do I know I'm registered?
- Key dates and deadlines
- Grace period registration and voting
Lake County has a similar site https://www.lakecountyil.gov/332/Voter-Services. See also https://www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Power-for-Registered-Voters
Phone Numbers:
Cook County Clerk (312) 603-0906
Lake County Voter Registration Services 847-377-Vote (8683)
State Board of Elections (312) 814-6440
Voter Links:
Cook County Clerk
A treasure trove of information, including:
- Directory of elected officials
- Election results
- Polling locations
- Early voting
- Voter registration
Illinois State Board of Elections
Information for voters, candidates, local election officials, and others.
League Links:
League of Women Voters (National Organization)
LWV of Illinois
LWV of Cook County