Cook County Clerk Election

USPS, March 17 and Primary Election

Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

A little less than six weeks before the March 17 primary election, Democratic Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon urged mail-in voters on Wednesday to return their ballots early amid a change in federal government procedures that she warned could make it harder to vote.

Lawndale News · 13h

Cook County Clerk Cautions Voters about USPS Postmark Change That Could Impact March 17 Primary Election

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Illinois voter guide to the 2026 primary election on March 17

USPS postmark change could 'threaten' mail-in voters, Cook County officials warn

The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days to be counted.

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A guide to early voting in the 2026 Illinois primary election

The 2026 primary election is right around the corner, and early voting has gotten underway in most Chicago-area counties.

Postal changes could delay mail-in ballots in upcoming Illinois primary election

The U.S. Postal Service made some work-flow changes that could impact mail-in ballots in the upcoming primary elections.

Daily Herald

Voting by mail? Don’t wait until the last minute

If you’re one of the many Illinois voters who plan to vote by mail, election officials have a bit of advice for you. Don’t wait until the last minute to get those ballots in. Thursday, Feb. 5, is ...

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