Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Early voting for November election begins in Chicago

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CHICAGO — Early voting got underway in Chicago on Thursday, and the Chicago Board of Elections is addressing fears that ICE or other federal agents may show up at the polls. The chairperson of the Chicago Board of Elections, Marisel Hernandez, says they have been meeting with federal and local law e…

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Early voting begins in Chicago for November election in Loop (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Early voting for the November election begins Thursday in Chicago.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago early voting begins for 2026 general election (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Chicago voters can begin casting ballots in person Thursday as early voting opens for the 2026 general election. Chicago early voting begins Early voting starts at 9 a.m. at two downtown locations: The supersite at 137 S. State St. The sixth floor of the Board of Elections office at 69 W.

  3. WGN Chicago

    Early voting for November election begins in Chicago (opens WGN Chicago)

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    CHICAGO — Early voting got underway in Chicago on Thursday, and the Chicago Board of Elections is addressing fears that ICE or other federal agents may show up at the polls. The chairperson of the Chicago Board of Elections, Marisel Hernandez, says they have been meeting with federal and local law e…

  4. Sun Times

    Early voting kicks off in Chicago for 2026 midterm election (opens Sun Times)

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    As soon as Justin Labonte was old enough to vote, he made it a point to cast a ballot. He hasn’t missed an election since. Labonte, 30, was among the earliest to arrive Thursday morning at the Chicago Voting Supersite, 137 S. State St.

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