Make a Plan to Vote in the November 5, 2024 General Election
The General Election is just around the corner! Do you have a plan to vote on or before Tuesday, November 5? Whether you vote by mail, early, or in-person on election day, we encourage you to make your voice heard. Read on for information about polling locations, checking your voter information, accessing sample ballots, and much more.
Yours in Community,
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
48th Ward Alderwoman
EARLY VOTING IS OPEN!
Early Voting has begun in all 50 wards and at two downtown supersites! The 48th ward Early Voting site is at the Broadway Armory (5917 N Broadway). Any Chicago voter may vote at any of the Early Voting sites, regardless of which ward they live in. See the Chicago Board of Elections site for more information about Early Voting.
VOTING ON NOVEMBER 5
Note that a few election day polling locations in the 48th ward have changed for. See our map of the 48th ward for all November 5 polling locations. Additionally, Lyft is offering discounted rides to the polls on election day. Read more here.
REGISTER TO VOTE
Visit the Chicago Board of Elections site to check your voter registration status! Missed the deadline to register to vote online? No problem: in-person same-day voter registration is available at all Early Voting sites or your precinct polling location on election day. Read more about required documents here.
VOTE BY MAIL
Prefer to look over your ballot at home? Vote By Mail applications are open through Thursday, October 31 at 5pm. See the Vote By Mail page on the Chicago Board of Elections Site to apply and learn more about how to fill and submit a mail-in ballot.
KNOW WHAT’S ON YOUR BALLOT
Get a sample ballot by looking up your voter information here.
For the first time in Chicago's history, we are voting on an elected school board. The 48th ward is divided into school districts 2 and 4. Learn more about this historic election on our blog.
Check out Injustice Watch for information about judges. There are a lot of judges on the ballot and it can be overwhelming to do all the research yourself. See Injustice Watch's digital guide here or pick up a physical guide at the 48th Ward Office (1129 W Bryn Mawr)
