Vote Early in the Mayoral and Alder Election

Find out how…

• How to vote in early person

• How to vote by mail for this election

• How to sign up for the permanent vote by mail list for future elections

How to Sign up and Vote By Mail for This Election

Voting by mail is proven to be secure, is tracked at every step and you will receive alerts via email on your request and your submitted ballot. You must have your application submitted by Thursday, March 30th, 5pm cst.

1. ONLINE: Sign up for a mail in ballot for this election < RECOMMENDED

2. IN PERSON: Sign up to vote by mail and drop off your application in person at this address:

   CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS
   69 W. WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 600
   CHICAGO, IL 60690

3. BY MAIL: Sign up to vote by mail and mail your application to this address:
   CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS
   P.O. BOX 1179
   CHICAGO, IL 60690-1179

Returning Your Ballot 

The signed and sealed Ballot Return Envelope may be returned:
  - through the U.S. Postal Service or a licensed courier, or
  - in a Secured Drop Box at any Chicago Early Voting location before Election Day, or
  - by personal delivery to the Election Board at 69 W. Washington, Sixth Floor

How to Sign up for Permanent Vote by Mail List for Future Elections

Voting by mail is proven to be secure, is tracked at every step and you will receive alerts via email on your request and your submitted ballot. Voters can now join a Permanent Vote By Mail Roster ahead of every election. 

• Click here to download the form for the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster.

• IN PERSON: Sign up to vote by mail and drop off your application in person at this address:

  CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS
  69 W. WASHINGTON ST., SUITE #800
  CHICAGO, IL 60690

• BY MAIL: Sign up to the permanent vote by mail and mail your application to this address:
  CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS
  69 W. WASHINGTON ST., SUITE #800
  CHICAGO, IL 60602