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Early voting info

Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election has started.

Through Oct. 23, early voting is taking place in Chicago only at 15 W. Washington St. at the new Loop Super Site. On Oct. 24-Nov. 5, 51 sites will be open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Voters don't need a reason or excuse to use early voting; however, voters do need to present government-issued photo identification.

Ballots cast in early voting are final. After casting ballots in early voting, voters may not return to amend, change or undo a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to vote more than once—or to attempt to vote more than once—in the same election.

To view a list of sites, visit ChicagoElections.com/en/early-voting.html.

Grace-period voting, registration

Grace-period (in-person) voter registration is taking place until Nov. 8.

This is for those who miss the Oct. 11 deadline to register by mail or the Oct. 23 deadline to register online. Voters must come in person and need at least two forms of identification, at least one of which shows the address of their new/updated registration. It is open to those who need to change address or name.

Those who need to register or update their registration on Election Day must register at their home precinct for ballots to count. (See ChicagoElections.com/en/your-voter-information.html to determine the precinct.)