WTTW’s 2020 Voter Guide is your comprehensive library of resources for the General Election on November 3. Browse this platform for a snapshot of each ward’s candidates and demographics, and explainers for the key races including the U.S. Senate; Congressional districts 1 through 11, 14, and 16; Cook County Circuit Court Clerk; and Cook County State’s Attorney. You will find candidate profiles; recorded video messages* from the candidates stating their positions, searchable by race or candidate; a map of Illinois searchable by district; and links to ongoing political coverage from WTTW News. This Voter Guide was produced with help from the League of Women Voters of Cook County. Find your polling location for voting on election day.
*Candidates were given two minutes to tell voters where they stand on the issues, why they feel they are best qualified and what they intend to do if elected or reelected. The messages were recorded via Zoom or at the WTTW studios at no cost to the candidates.
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WTTW News Election Coverage
Local Artist Encourages People to ‘Remember in November’ With T-Shirt Designed to Spread Voter Awareness
A father-son duo takes inspiration from major news events of 2020 to remind people how important it is to make their voices heard in the upcoming election.
Headwinds for Trump in Bid to Repeat Upper Midwest Victories
President Donald Trump leaned into fear tactics Saturday as he accused the left of trying to “destroy the American way of life” in a late reelection pitch to voters in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Latinos for Trump: Business Policies a Key Issue for Some Latino Voters
As a voting bloc, Latinos have traditionally leaned left. But President Donald Trump has been able to count on the support of about 30% of Latino voters, according to national polls. We speak with two such Trump supporters.
Illinois Made It Easier to Vote, But Obstacles Remain
The election is just weeks away and early voting is in full swing. How ready are voters and election authorities?
Spotlight Politics: Pritzker Family Feud Over ‘Fair Tax’
Billionaire Pritzker cousins are hurling cash at opposing sides of the “fair tax” amendment. Our politics team tackles that story and more — including the battle over the Supreme Court — in this week’s roundtable.
Expanded Early Voting Kicks Off in Chicago
What you need to know about mail-in voting and voting in person as Nov. 3 — Election Day — approaches.
Transportation Advocates Seek Guarantee Transit Won’t Shut Down In Event of Post-Election Unrest
With a heated election drawing to a close and concerns about possible post-election unrest, transportation advocates are calling on the Lightfoot administration and Chicago-area transit systems to pledge they’ll continue operations during protests.
Vision 2020: Will Mailed-In Ballots Be Delivered on Time?
If you plan on voting by mail, election officials say it’s best to do it as early as possible so your ballot gets to its destination well before Election Day, which is Nov. 3.
Candidate Forum: Fricilone, Newman Vying to Replace Lipinski in 3rd District
For the first time in decades, a candidate with a name other than Lipinski will represent Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District in Congress. We hear from Republican Mike Fricilone and Democrat Marie Newman.
Mapa: Sitios de Votación Temprana en Chicago Elecciones Generales 2020
La votación temprana para las elecciones generales del 3 de Noviembre ha comenzado.