Chicago Board of Elections

Next up: the General Election 🇺🇸 🗳️ November 3, 2026 Mark your calendar and make a plan to vote. Every voice matters.

Voter registration is back open! 🗳️ You can now register in person, with deputy registrars, or online following the March 19 primary. Get started here: ova.elections.il.gov Make sure you’re ready for the next election! ✅

Quick reminder for those who cast a provisional vote! Make sure to send any extra info to your local election office. Your vote deserves to be counted! #VotingMatters #stayinformed

This is a reminder that votes are still being tallied. It's important to remember that the journey to a definitive election result is complex. Here's a post-election timeline.

Did you know? 📷 After each primary, jurisdictions retabulate 5% of precincts and early voting devices to ensure accuracy. Trust in the process! #FairElections #VoteIntegrity

All Vote By Mail and Provisional ballots received will be processed and counted on a rolling basis through March 31. As such, the total ballots cast and turnout percentage reflected below will continue to increase this counting period.

These initial turnout results remain unofficial voter turnout counts - this is NOT the final turnout for the March 17th Primary Election in Chicago! Vote By Mail ballots received over the last few days through Secure Drop Boxes and USPS are not yet processed and counted.

Updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of Polls Closed (VOTE BY MAIL & PROVISIONAL BALLOTS CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED THROUGH MARCH 31) 396,028 total ballots cast 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 25.48% citywide turnout SO FAR chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago-v…

Follow along with the March 17th Primary Election Results in Chicago at chicagoelections.gov

The polls are now closed! If you're still in line, stay put! Your vote matters, and you have the right to cast it. 📷 It might take a while to get results, so please remain patient.

Say it with us now: IF YOU'RE IN LINE TO VOTE, STAY IN LINE!

Updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of 5:00pm on Election Day, 3/17/26: 339,427 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and previously processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 21.84% citywide turnout so far

Updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of 3:00pm on Election Day, 3/17/26: 296,884 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and previously processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 19.10% citywide turnout so far chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago-v…

Updated Chicago Voter Turnout as of 12:00 Noon on Election Day, 3/17/26: 250,364 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and previously processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 16.11% citywide turnout so far chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago-v…

Before you cast that write-in vote, check if your candidate is officially registered! 🗳️ Election judges can provide you with the list of valid write-ins if you ask. Stay informed! #YourVoteCounts #ElectionAwareness #CivicParticipation

Did you know? The polls are monitored by a team of dedicated individuals! 🛡️ Representatives from the Attorney General, State's Attorney, and Election Authority, along with law enforcement and qualified pollwatchers, are all there to support a fair election process.

If a ballot scanner temporarily fails, there's always a backup plan so the ballots cast will get properly counted by election judges of both parties. Learn more about auxiliary ballot storage below!

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Happy Election Day Chicago! Make your voices heard and get more info below!

Chicago Voter Turnout as of 9:00am on Election Day, 3/17/26: 211,766 total ballots cast (includes Early Voting and Previously Processed Vote By Mail) 1,554,337 active registered voters in Chicago 13.62% citywide turnout so far chicagoelections.gov/news/chicago-v…

ATTENTION: Chicago Precinct Polling Places do NOT have Drop Boxes. Still have your Vote By Mail ballot? You have until 7:00pm TODAY to return it to ANY of 52 Secure Drop Boxes across the city! To find the most convenient location for you, go to: chicagoelections.gov/voting/drop-bo… 🗳