A major reason for early voting is to encourage greater participation in the election process. People who travel for business, work long hours, or are otherwise inconvenienced by the hours the polls are open on Election Day may find it easier to vote early.
COOK COUNTY: County-wide Early Voting will take place October 24 – November 7. To vote early, unlike on Election Day, Cook County voters can use any site countywide regardless of where they live. Early Voting locations and hours can be found here. Note that some sites will open for voting on October 12.
LAKE COUNTY: Starting on September 29th, all registered Lake County voters are eligible to vote early at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. Beginning October 24th, more early voting sites will be open across the county. To vote early, unlike on Election Day, Lake County voters can use any site countywide regardless of where they live. Click here to find your Early Voting location.
MCHENRY COUNTY: Early Voting begins on September 29, 2022 at the McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Rd, Woodstock. Beginning October 24th, more early voting sites will be open across the county. To vote early, unlike on Election Day, McHenry County voters can use any site countywide regardless of where they live. Early Voting Dates, Times and Locations