How to Vote Absentee Ballot in Cook County, IL
Voting is a right for every citizen, even if you are out of the county or country, honoring a religious holiday or unavailable for a variety of other reasons. You can still vote by absentee ballot.
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Instructions
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Make sure you are a registered voter. If not, register to vote.
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Log into the Cook County Election Department website (see Resources below). On the menu bar, click on "Absentee." Then select the language you need your application in--English, Espanol or Chinese (symbols).
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Print out the Absentee Ballot Application. Fill out the application and check the listed reason why you need to vote absentee.
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Mail the completed form to the Cook County Clerk's Office. The address is provided on the bottom-left corner of the form.
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The Clerk's Office will mail you the absentee ballot. Fill out the ballot and mail back to the Cook County Clerk's Office.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply early, and check for any deadlines on the website.
Your computer needs a PDF program so you can download and print the form.
Any false information could subject you to fines or imprisonment.
