2022 Midterms: Evanston Voter Guide
Updated: Dec 1, 2022
Remember: Tuesday, November 8th is the LAST DAY you can vote! Need help? Check out our recommended voting guides, judicial voting guides, information on how or where to vote, and more. Make sure friends and family in Evanston and beyond (especially in swing states and races!) vote and vote BLUE!
City of Evanston Voter Information
Early Voting In Person: October 24 - November 7
Mon-Sat 9-5 and Sundays 10-4
Early Voting is at the Civic Center
Preview your Ballot and Issues
Preview, complete, print and bring to polls (or save to your phone). Makes voting easy & quick, especially for judges.
Democratic Party of Evanston
Register to Vote Online
Deadline is October 23, 2022
You can register at the polls during early voting and on Election Day
Register to Vote: Through Election Day
More Info on Voter registration
Early Voting in Evanston & Wilmette: Oct 24 - Nov 7
Resource: Early Voting - Evanston; 9-5 Monday - Saturday, 10-4 on Sundays Evanston: Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Avenue, Rm. G300 Wilmette: Centennial Park, 2300 Old Glenview Road 8:30-7pm Weekdays; 9-5pm Weekends What do you need to Early Vote? Government-issued photo ID is not required but is helpful if there is a question about the voter's registration, address or signature.
Additional locations: Early Voting - Suburban Cook County
Voting By Mail or Dropbox
Resources: Cook County Clerk Vote By Mail
November 3: Last Day to Request Mail Ballot. We say request ASAP!
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day (Nov 8) in order to be counted.
Mail your ballot or use a dropbox at one of Cook County's dropboxes (only during early voting -- ends at 4 PM 11/7) Dropbox Locator
Permanent Vote-by-Mail is now available to all
Change your mind and want to vote in person -- just bring your ballot to your polling place and turn it it. Vote in person instead!
Judicial Guides: Recommendations
Resource: Vote for Judges - Alliance Evaluation Results
The Alliance of Bar Associations includes 12 bar associations that work collaboratively to evaluate judicial candidates, but publish independent recommendations.
Resource: Injustice Watch: Use this guide to decide which judges to elect to open positions and which to retain on Illinois' courts.
Resource: CBA Judicial Voter's Guide The Chicago Bar Association Judicial Evaluations
Resource: Chicago Council of Lawyers judicial evaluations
Info and Resources for Students and Young Voters (and everyone!)
"Vote Everywhere Guide" for students
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