Early voting delayed in Chicago, but only until May 26

Believe it or not, early voting was supposed to start tomorrow in Chicago.

It won't -- but early voting will start Thursday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. at the Chicago Board of Election Supersite, 191 N. Clark (Lake & Clark).

According to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, the opening date was pushed back one week from May 19 to accommodate the recent changes to the ballot, including the removal of the city ward map referendum question, as well as perform all necessary ballot proofing and pre-election testing of voting machines. Additionally, Vote By Mail ballots that were scheduled to start being sent on May 19 will begin hitting the mailboxes early next week.

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners reports that the Supersite at 191 N. Clark will be open most days from May 26 to June 28 (Election Day) during the following hours:

Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Election Day (June 28): 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, the Supersite will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. From June 20 to 24, the Supersite will operate on extended hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Other early voting sites, in all of Chicago's 50 wards, are expected to open on June 13. For a complete list of Chicago early voting sites and hours of operation, visit this page of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners website.

According to the Board of Election Commissioners, all voters in Chicago may vote at any early voting site, no matter where they live in the City. Voter registration services (new voters, name changes and address updates) will be provided at all Early Voting sites. Two forms of ID, one of which shows the voter's current address, are needed to register for the first time or to file a name change or an address update.

Early voting for Cook County residents living outside Chicago will begin on June 1, according to the Cook County Clerk's Office. From June 1 to June 10, suburban voters will be able to vote in the Pedway at the George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building, 69 W. Washington.

Suburban early voting sites will open up on June 13, according to the Clerk's Office. For a complete list of suburban early voting locations and hours of operation, visit this page of the Cook County Clerk's website.