Chicago Election Day Information.
The day has arrived. Fortunately while it may be cold, there’s no rain or snow in the forecast. All polling places should be open on Election Day, November 3 from 6 am-7 pm. You may want to try arriving before 6AM. There MAY be a shorter line. In a normal election we’ve had at least a dozen people in line when we open the doors at 6AM.
How to find your polling place Chicago
Enter your address and last name here
CHICAGO VOTERS MAY USE ANY EARLY VOTING & REGISTRATION LOCATION LISTED BELOW, EVEN ON ELECTION DAY, NOV. 3. Check for locations here
Chicago residents registering to vote, changing your name or address
If you are registering to vote, changing your name or address bring every valid ID imaginable as well as as many documents as possible to validate your current address and/or name change. More info here.
Polling place not open on time (6AM CST) or is closed before 7PM
If you encounter any polling location issues on Election Day call the Chicago Board of Elections’ Election Day hotline: (312) 269-7870. Please note that due to high call volumes, you may need to wait on hold. Unfortunately long lines are expected and cannot be rectified by the Board of Elections so please don’t call.
Voter fraud or intimidation
If you encounter instances of voter fraud or intimidation on Election Day, please call the U.S. Attorney’s Northern District of Illinois office hotlines at: 312-469-6157 and 312-469-6158.
More resources to report extremism, harassment, intimidation
The Election Protection Hotline is a nationwide resource to report voter intimidation call 866-OUR-VOTEor by go to 866ourvote.org. The Anti-defamation League is also manning a text line(text “hatehelp” to 51555) for voters to report allegations of election-related extremism.
How to find your polling place non-Chicago residents
Enter your name and address here
