If you’re preparing to head to the polls to vote in the Illinois primary election you might be looking for information like what will be on your ballot, who some of the candidates are, where your polling place is and what you need to bring with you to vote.
We’ve got you covered.
The historic primary election taking place Tuesday could have a dramatic on Illinois for decades to come.
Here’s a last-minute guide if you’re heading out to vote:
What time do polls close?
All polling sites across the state open at 6 a.m. on Election Day, in accordance with state law. Polls will close at 7 p.m. Anyone who is in line before polls close can still vote.
Where do you vote?
You can’t just vote at any polling place in Illinois.
The Illinois State Board of Elections has a “polling place lookup” feature on its website.
Enter your ZIP code and address into the website and hit “submit” and it will show you your polling place.
Chicago residents can vote at their designated polling place or at one of the 51 early voting centers across the city that will remain open through Election Day.
For those outside Chicago, a polling place search feature may be offered on your county clerk’s website.
How to check if you’re registered to vote
Voters can locate their registration status on a “registration lookup” feature offered by the Illinois State Board of Elections. The website will prompt you to enter your name, birthday, ZIP code and address to see if you are registered in Illinois.
What do you need to vote in Illinois? What you can take into the ballot box with you
If you are registered, the website will tell you where your polling place is.
You can still register to vote on Election Day
Even if voters miss the regular registration period, grace-period or same-day voter registration is available in the state of Illinois. The easiest way to register is to visit your local county clerk’s office and to bring required identification, which can be found here. Voters will then be allowed to cast ballots on the same day they register.
Same-day voter registration is also available at select polling places on Election Day, with identification required and voters required to cast their ballots immediately.
For all the different ways you can register to vote in Illinois, click here.
What is on your ballot?
Voters can see a sample of their ballot prior to voting using NBC Chicago’s sample ballot tool here.
You can also visit the Illinois State Board of Elections’ website to find out the offices you’ll see on your primary ballots.
What are some of the biggest races on the ballot?
This year’s election cycle features some major races on the ballot, including the race for governor. Gov. J.B. Pritzker will aim to become the first Democrat to win a third term in office. The heated Republican battle to name his challenger remains ongoing, and will be decided in the primary.
The list also includes a battle for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, who announced he would not seek reelection.
Other statewide offices, including Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer are also on the ballot.
Voters will also choose their representatives in Congress, with several high-profile races unfolding to replace retiring lawmakers, including Reps. Danny Davis and Jan Schakowsky.
Finally there are the state House and Senate races up and down the ballot, as well as judges and some local elections.
You can find more information on the races here.
Are there any referendums on the ballot in Illinois?
There are no statewide referendums on the ballot during the primary election, but there are a handful of local measures that voters will weigh in on.
Those include a $120 million proposal for Naperville officials to build a new sports complex, a $59.4 million plan to build a new public safety building in Geneva, and countywide advisory referendums in McHenry and Grundy counties. There are also measures regarding term limits in several suburbs, including Dolton and Niles.
More information can be found on the NBC Chicago app.
What should I bring to vote?
If a voter is already registered at their current home address, they will not need to bring identification. A photo ID can be helpful if any questions arise, however.
Voters registering on the day of the election, or who need to make changes to their voter registration, can do so at select polling places, but will need to bring two forms of identification to do so.
Voters can also bring notes into the voting booth to help them fill out their ballots, according to state officials.
Can I take a ballot selfie?
Taking photos with a ballot is prohibited by state law, according to experts. That prohibition stems from a law that prohibits marking ballots so that another individual can see how a voter voted.
However, state officials have told NBC Chicago in the past that it’s “unlikely” anyone would be prosecuted, but still recommend taking photos of an “I Voted” sticker in lieu of the ballot itself.
What if I run into problems voting?
Voters who are challenged on their voting eligibility, who experience voter intimidation or have trouble at their polling place are encouraged to report such incidents.
If you run into any of the above issues, or have any questions about the voting process, more than 100 organizations across the U.S. operate an Election Protection hotline, which can be reached at:
1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683): English
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682): Spanish/English
1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683): Asian languages/English
1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287): Arabic/English
Illinois residents can also text MYVOTE to 866-687-8683 with any concerns, which will be addressed by trained volunteers.
How to get live election results
Election Day coverage will be available on NBC Chicago, the station’s 24/7 Streaming News Channel, and via NBC Chicago’s website and mobile app.
Live results can be found in the app, with voters able to turn on notifications to get all the latest news surrounding the election.
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