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#NobleVotes2024

Noble is committed to partnering with our communities to make sure we are all prepared to vote, so that we can all let our voices be heard in the primary elections, Tuesday, March 19th. Below is a three step guide to help you prepare to vote.

Step 1: Register to Vote

The deadline to register online using a valid state ID or last 4 digits of your social security number for 2024 Presidential Primary Election is February 17th. You must be 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election (3/19/2024) and turn 18 on or before the date of the General Election (11/5/2024).

In Illinois, you can still register in-person at an early polling location from March 4th through March 19th, at your assigned polling place on Election Day, or at the Downtown Supersite (191 N Clark) starting on February 15. You can view all polling places, super sites, and see Early Voting Places here.

Be sure to take your ID and a piece of mail with your address along with you if you register in person. Check out the Chicago Elections website for a list of acceptable forms of ID and polling places.

If you prefer to register to vote by mail, fill out this form. The deadline to mail in this form is February 17th, 2024.

Step 2: Create a voter plan

How will you vote in this election? Because of the pandemic, making a plan for how you’ll cast your ballot is essential. You have two options on how to vote in this election: Vote by Mail and Vote In-Person

Vote by Mail

You may use this page to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot through Friday, March 15, 2024 at 5:00pm. When you apply online to Vote by Mail, the Election Board will send you emails:

  • When your application is accepted, 
  • When your ballot is mailed to you, 
  • When the Election Board receives your Ballot Return Envelope, and
  • When your ballot has been processed and counted. 

Voters must sign the eligibility oath and date the Vote By Mail return envelope before submitting their ballot. Every signature is verified before the ballot is cleared for counting. If a signature is missing or if the signature does not match the one on file, the County will notify the impacted voter to allow the voter an opportunity to provide a valid signature.

Returning Your Vote By Mail Ballot

  • Return By Mail: must be postmarked before or on Election Day, March 19, 2024. It is recommended to mail your ballot at least two weeks in advance to ensure proper delivery.
  • Drop-Off at Dropbox Location
  • Drop-Off at Voting Center: Voters may take the Vote by Mail ballot to any Early Voting site or their precint polling place or nearest vote center on Election Day, surrender the ballot, and then vote on a new ballot. If you have not yet received your ballot in the mail, you will be asked to sign an affidavit form and then you will be allowed to vote.

Vote In-Person

Safe and accessible in-person voting options are available.

  • Early Voting Locations: Locations and schedules for Early Voting ahead of the March 19th Presidential Primary Election are available here.
  • Election Day Polling Locations: To verify your polling location, view here.

Step 3: Do your research!

Learn more about who and what is on the ballot and the potential impact of propositions in our communities, by visiting this nonpartisan site here.

 

  • Official Government Election Information & Voter Guide for all types of elections via USA.GOV
  • Sample Ballots & Election Information via Ballotpedia
  • Voter registration check, making a plan to vote, & research candidate information via BallotReady

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can vote by mail?

Any registered voter can vote by mail. You may use this page to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot through 5:00pm on Thursday, March 15, 2024. Make sure once you receive your live ballot to not lose it; you may not be able to receive another ballot on election day or at any other early voting location.

NOTE: Any mail ballot that is postmarked after Election Day cannot be counted, by law. If a ballot envelope is placed in a US Postal Service box on or near Election Day, that envelope may be postmarked late and may not be eligible to be counted.

Every registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the June 28,2022 primary. Elections officials will begin mailing ballots to voters by May 19th. If you do not receive your vote-by-mail ballot or need to request a replacement, please contact your local election office.

Noble has partnered with When We All Vote as part of a movement supporting voter registration. Click here  to check the status of your registration.

Locations & Hours for Early Voting – Link here

No stamp, no problem! Postage for vote-by-mail envelopes is prepaid and free for all voters in Illinois.

Secured Drop Boxes with date/time stamps will be available at every Early Voting site for Vote By Mail voters to submit their Ballot Return Envelopes from September 29 – November 8.

Visit BallotReady, for every candidate and measure, explained. Know what you’re voting for by researching every race and referendum on the ballot

After marking your choices on your vote-by-mail ballot, place it in the official envelope provided by your county elections office and seal it. Sign the envelope where directed. You have multiple options for returning your ballot. To ensure your ballot arrives by the deadline, return it either:

By mail—must be postmarked on or before March 19th. No postage is required!

Even if you receive your vote-by-mail ballot and envelope, you can still vote in person at your polling place on Election Day. Bring your vote-by-mail ballot to the polling place and give it to a poll worker to exchange for a polling place ballot. If you do not have your vote-by-mail ballot and envelope, you may have to vote using a provisional ballot. This ensures that you have not already cast a ballot.

For the March 19th, election, all registered voters may use any polling place on Election Day or supersite to cast their ballots. All election offices are required to offer an accessible option to vote-by-mail. Vote-by-mail allows voters with disabilities to receive their ballot at home and mark it independently and privately before sending it back to election officials. 

To register to vote, you must:

  • be a U.S. citizen
  • be 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election (2/19/2024) and turn 18 on or before the date of the General Election (11/5/2024)
  • live in your precinct at least 30 days before the election
  • not claim the right to vote elsewhere
  • not be in prison/jail serving time for a conviction.
    • Note: returning citizens who have been released from prison/jail and who meet all the other requirements listed above are eligible to register and vote in Illinois. People have have been released and are on parole/probation are eligible to register and vote in Illinois.

You may also check your voting eligibility with our When We All Vote Tool. If you have questions about your voting status, please visit the Chicago Board of Elections site here.

At Your Precinct Polling Place ON ELECTION DAY on March 19th. You must show (2) forms of ID. At least one (1) ID must list your current address. Click here for a list of acceptable forms of ID.

To be eligible to register to vote in Illinois, you must:

  • be a U.S. citizen
  • be 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election (3/19/2024) and turn 18 on or before the date of the General Election (11/5/2024)
  • live in your precinct at least 30 days before the election
  • not claim the right to vote elsewhere
  • not be in prison/jail serving time for a conviction.
    • Note: returning citizens who have been released from prison/jail and who meet all other requirements listed above are eligible to register and vote in Illinois. People who have been released and are on parole/probation are eligible to register and vote in Illinois.

You may also check your voting eligibility with our Your Voter Information search tool. If you have questions about your voting status, please visit the Chicago Board of Elections site here.  

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