“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 5, 2024. This year, you have the opportunity to help elect a new president, vice president, and local officials who will impact your community and your future. 

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 18 |  11am-1pm

  • Rose of Sharon Church (201 S. 5th Ave., Maywood)

• INTERIM HOUSING & SHELTER CLIENTS | Thursday, September 19 |  6pm-8pm

  • Write Inn Hotel (211 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park)

• PUBLIC (Broadview Community) | Tuesday, September 24 |  3pm-7pm

  • Broadview Legacy Apartments (1020 Roosevelt Rd., Broadview)

• PUBLIC (Oak Park Community)  | WEDNESDAY, October 2 |  4pm-8pm

  • Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room (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 

Resources:

• 2024 UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION VOTERS GUIDE 
  Gives an overview Kamala Harris (D) vs Donald Trump’s (R) views on key issues

• TO 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.
  https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sample_Ballot_Lookup&Source=sidebar

• TO FIND WHERE YOU VOTE
  This website will help you locate your polling place. 
  https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx

• TO FIND YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS & DISTRICTS 
  This website will identify your current elected official and your election district
  https://elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/DistrictLocator/DistrictOfficialSearchByAddress.aspx

• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING  
  This website provides answers to frequently asked questions about voting
  https://elections.il.gov/Main/FAQ.aspx#VoterRegistration