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Election Day Turnout ‘Sleepy’ So Far, But Experts Hopeful For An Evening Bump From Younger Voters

Voter demographics are so far "very similar" to the Feb. 28 election, with older Chicagoans casting a majority of ballots — but younger voters started showing up as the day progressed.

Citywide

Turnout Is ‘Sluggish’ As Voters Are Slow To Polls Tuesday, Suggesting A Smaller Showing Than Last Mayoral Election

Votes are lagging behind the 2019 election, which saw a 35.5 percent city turnout.

Citywide

Mayor’s Race Could Be Too Close To Call On Election Night, With Mail-In Votes The Deciding Factor

A crowded mayoral field, close aldermanic races and a meteoric rise in mail-in ballots could leave Chicagoans wondering who their leaders will be for a long time.

Citywide

With Fewer Polling Places And Translators, Non-English Speaking Voters Could Be Discouraged, Advocates Say

There are fewer bilingual judges and polling places, putting more strain on community organizers, they said: "We don't want to disorient these folks, because voters are already fickle."

Citywide

2020 Election Could Change The Way Chicago Votes Forever After ‘Huge Success’ Of Mail-In, Early Voting

The city's focus on vote-by-mail, early voting and super sites proved to be successful, and secured drop boxes were wildly popular with voters.

Citywide

Early Voting Starts Thursday In Chicago. Here’s Everything You Need To Know

The Loop Super Site opens Thursday, while early voting sites open Oct. 14 in all 50 Chicago Wards.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Lessons From March Election Chaos: Recruit Poll Workers, Young And Early

Chicago election officials seek paid election judges in November, especially those who are multilingual.

Downtown

Chicago Breaks Vote By Mail Record As 121,000 People Register — And Counting

Everyone who voted in the last two years will receive an application to vote by mail, and registered voters can request a mailed ballot online.

Downtown

Healthy And Out Of Work? Make Up To $255 As An Election Judge Tuesday

Despite the closure of schools, restaurants, courthouses and other businesses, polling places will be open on Election Day — and officials badly need judges.

Downtown

In 46th Ward, Voters Must Wait Weeks To Find Out Whether Cappleman Or Lalonde Won Election

After 13,361 ballots were counted, just 23 separate James Cappleman from Marianne Lalonde.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park