Who can vote?

Requirements for voting:

1. Be a U.S citizen 
2. Be born on or before November 5, 2006
3. Live in your precinct at least 30 days before the election 
4. Don’t claim the right to vote somewhere else 
5. Do not be in prison

How to register to vote:

In most cases, you will need either a state driver’s license or a state ID to register. 

• Register through college board
• Register online using this website  
  • You will need:

               1) the full Illinois driver’s license or State identification number;

               2) the last 4 digits of your social security number; and

               3) the date the Illinois driver’s license or State identification card was issued.

• Register in person 
  • You will need two forms of identification with at least one showing your current residential address 
• Register by mail using this website
  • You must send the completed application to the county clerk or board of election commissioners with jurisdiction over your voter registration. Your Jurisdiction should be the city of Chicago. 
  • You will need to submit either:

1. State drivers license 
2. State Identification card number 
3. The last 4 digits of your social security number, a copy of a current and valid photo identification
4. A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and address
5. An identification card issued by a college or university accompanied by either a copy of the applicant’s contract or lease for a residence or any postmarked mail delivered to the applicant at their current residence address

Where can you vote?

• You can vote online using this website
• Find your nearest polling place by entering your address and zip code into this website 
  • The polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm

More resources:https://chicagoelections.gov/voting/frequently-asked-questions