Voter Information
Take a look at the valuable resources on this page to ensure you are ready for the upcoming election. Find everything you need to know about registering to vote, locating your polling place, learning about the candidates, and more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard!
Register to vote
Voters must be at least 18 years of age by election day and can register in any of the following ways:
- In person by October 8 (at least 28 days before election day) at the Riverdale Village Hall; at another village, city or township clerk; at one of the Cook County Clerk’s six locations; or an Illinois Secretary of State’s driver’s license facility.
- Online by October 20 (at least 16 days before election day) through the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Must have an IL Driver’s License or State ID.
- By mail which must be postmarked at least 28 days before election day. The mail-in-form can be downloaded at the Cook County Clerk Voter Registration website
Grace period registration is allowed up to and including election day. You can also register in person (and vote) at your local elections office during the “grace period.” The grace period begins October 9 (27 days before election day) and ends on election day. See the Cook County Clerk’s Register to Vote page for more details.
Check Your Registration Status
If you have already registered but are unsure of your registration status, or if you have moved, or changed your name since you last registered, check your status on the Cook County Clerk’s Register to Vote page or re-register to vote.
Learn About Candidates
Check the Cook County Clerk’s Office for a list of candidates in the upcoming election. Or, to learn more about the candidates, enter your address and view one of the voting guides provided by:
Get A Sample Ballot
To view your Sample Ballot, visit the Suburban Cook County voting portal. Choose “What Is On My Upcoming Ballot?” and enter your address. Click submit and then click “View The Ballot”.
Have a question or concern, visit the Suburban Cook County voting portal.
How to Vote
Early Voting: Browse the full list of early voting locations and hours.
Voting By Mail: Any voter may request a mail ballot. View information about voting by mail and fill out the online application. The deadline to apply is October 31 (five days before an election). Return your ballot in the mail or find a ballot drop-off location. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day in order to be counted.
In Person: Polls open at 6am and close at 7pm statewide. Find your polling place through the County Clerk.