Where, When And How to Vote Today

Wondering where to vote? When to get there? Who's on the ballot? We've got the answers. Check out handy guide to this year's elections.

Q: Where do I vote?

A: Since Illinois the political map, your polling location may have changed. Check the voter registration card you received in the mail or visit the website of the Cook County Clerk's office to look it up.

Q: When can I vote? 

A: Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. According to Cook County Clerk David Orr, they tend to be least crowded between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., if you can swing it. So long as you're in line by 7 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote.

Q: Who's on the ballot?

A: To see a sample ballot, visit the Cook County Clerk's Office website and type in your address. For more information, check out our guide to the 2012 primary election:

Races

• Presidential Race

Referendums

• Village of Northbrook - Electricity Referendum: “Shall the Village of Northbrook have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?”
• West Northfield School District 31 - Increase Limiting Rate Referendum: “Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for West Northfield School District No. 31, Cook County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.27% above the limiting rate for any purpose of said School District for levy year 2010 and be equal to 1.888% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2011? 1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $10,994,072, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $12,828,683. 2) For the 2011 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $27. 3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2011 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (Commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law).”