Election Information

Consolidated Local Election April 6, 2021

Key Dates

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January 6 - First day for a registered voter to request a vote-by-mail ballot
March 9 - Last day to register to vote in person or with written application
March 10 - First day of grace period registration and voting (same day option at open polling locations)
March 21 - Last day to register to vote online (registration is allowed at voting sites)
March 22 - First day of early voting at Centennial Ice Rinks
March 22 - Mailed distribution of vote-by-mail ballots begins
April 1 - Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot, including military and overseas voters
April 5 - Last day of early voting
April 6 - ELECTION DAY (mail ballots must be postmarked by this date)

registration facts

Registering to vote is easy and convenient. The Cook County Clerk's Office outlines all possible ways.

HOW TO REGISTER

Be an informed voter

The League of Women Voters of Wilmette has published an online Voter Guide to serve as a resource for Wilmette voters. Plan your ballot now!

In addition, view the Candidate Forum recordings to learn more about the issues, directly from the candidates.

HOW TO VOTE

VOTE BY MAIL:

All registered voters in Cook County are eligible to Vote-By-Mail. Any such voter with a driver's license, state ID or social security number on file may request a mail ballot.
Visit the Cook County Clerk's website to apply, using either an online or downloadable paper application.
Distribution of the Vote-By-Mail ballots will begin on March 22.
Mail ballots can be returned to secure ballot boxes through April 5 at either the Cook County Clerk's Office or a county courthouse. Skokie Courthouse is the closest location to Wilmette. Those locations are open from 9am - 4pm (including weekends and holidays).
Mail ballots can also be returned via USPS but MUST be postmarked by Election Day, April 6, in order to be counted.

VOTE IN PERSON:
Early Voting - Illinois offers and encourages in-person early voting.

No excuse is needed to vote early. You can also register to vote at any early voting site.
Early Voting will take place March 22 - April 5.
Exact polling hours by location are available now on the Cook County Clerk’s website.
Wilmette's early voting site is Centennial Ice Center, located at 2300 Old Glenview Rd. The hours are:
- Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Election Day - April 6

Polling place locations for all precincts within New Trier Township can be found on the Cook County website.
Polling hours are 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.