“The right to vote is the basic right without which all others are meaningless. It gives people, people as individuals, control over their own destinies.” -Lyndon B. Johnson 

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This year marks the midterm elections, with a number of opportunities to shape your community on a federal, state and local level. Ballots will include Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Cook County Sheriff, Cook County Clerk, and more.

Your voice matters! Anyone can vote if they are a U.S. Citizen over the age of 18. You can vote early or by mail, you can vote if you have never voted before, and you can vote if you have a criminal record or felony conviction. 

Housing Forward will be hosting a series of voter registration events for our clients, some of which will also be open to the public.

• Supportive Housing Clients | Wednesday, September 23 | 11AM - 1PM

• Open to Public (Oak Park Area) | Tuesday, September 29 |  5PM - 7PM

  • Oak Park Public Library, Lobby Meeting Space (834 Lake St., Oak Park)

During these events we will be registering voters, helping request mail-in ballots, providing election day information, and answering any questions. 

If you are planning to register, please bring:  

• Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number 

• Your Illinois Driver's License or State ID (Click here for accepted alternate forms of ID)

Resources:

• VIEW A SAMPLE ELECTION BALLOT
  This website gives you a preview of the election ballot that you will be completing. It includes all races in your district.
  

• FIND WHERE TO VOTE
  This website will help you locate your polling place. 
  

• FIND YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS & DISTRICTS 
  This website will identify your current elected official and your election district
  

• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 
  The Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness provides answers about voting without a permanent address