CHICAGO — Early voting for the March 17, 2026 primary election is now open in downtown Chicago at two locations operated by the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
Voters may cast ballots at the new Chicago Board of Elections Supersite, 137 S. State St. (State and Adams streets), and at the board’s offices at 69 W. Washington St., Sixth Floor.
From Feb. 12 through March 8, both downtown sites will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From March 9 through March 16, weekday hours will extend to 7 p.m., with weekend hours unchanged. The Supersite will also be open on Election Day, March 17, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Early voting in all 50 wards across Chicago will begin March 2 at 9 a.m. and continue through Election Day. All 50 ward sites will serve as vote centers on March 17 and will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“Any voter in Chicago can now come downtown to vote early, if you want to get a head start on their civic duty. Don’t wait until the last second on March 17 — research your choices on the ballot and make a plan to vote,” said Marisel Hernandez, chairwoman of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
More than 151,000 vote-by-mail ballots have begun shipping to applicants for the March 17 primary. Voters may still apply to vote by mail and may also apply online to join the Permanent Vote By Mail Roster to automatically receive ballots for future preferred elections. Applications to vote by mail will be accepted through 5 p.m. March 12. The board recommends voters request and return ballots as soon as possible due to recent U.S. Postal Service postmark changes.
For the primary election, voters must request a specific party ballot when voting early, in person or by mail. Voters may choose only one party ballot. Available ballots in Chicago for the March 17 primary are Democratic, Libertarian and Republican. No nonpartisan ballots are available.
The board is also seeking poll workers for Election Day. Election judges can earn up to $230 for the day. Interested residents may apply online.
For more information, contact Max Bever at [mbever@chicagoelections.gov](mailto:mbever@chicagoelections.gov) or 773-782-0971.