Chicago Board of Elections
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
