WTTW News’ Voter Guide is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know before voting in the 2024 general election. You’ll find candidate profiles that include detailed, issue-based questionnaires; video interviews that allow you to hear directly from candidates about where they stand on the big topics; and an easy-to-navigate compilation of legal bar association ratings for the sometimes difficult-to-navigate judicial races.
Our Voter Toolbox is the place to go for information on how to vote early, where to vote and all the things you need to know about Election Day. We also pulled together the latest election and political coverage from our WTTW News team.
How to vote where to voteKey Dates
November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024
September 26 - October 21, 2024
2024 Races
President
The president oversees the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
US House
U.S. representatives are elected from geographic district’s and serve as legislators in Congress.
Cook County State’s Attorney
The Cook County state’s attorney leads the office in prosecuting tens of thousands of felony and misdemeanor crimes in Cook County.
Cook County Clerk
(unexpired 2-year terms)
The Cook County clerk administers elections for all suburban Cook County voters. Additional duties include maintaining vital records and handling aspects of the real estate tax process.
Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
The clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County manages court records and court orders and serves the more than 400 judges.
MWRD Commissioners
(6-year terms)
MWRD is responsible for protecting homes and businesses from flood damage and for protecting the water quality of Lake Michigan and Chicago-area rivers and streams.
MWRD Commissioners
(unexpired 2-year term)
MWRD is responsible for protecting homes and businesses from flood damage and for protecting the water quality of Lake Michigan and Chicago-area rivers and streams.
Chicago Board of Education
The Chicago Board of Education approves CPS’ operating budget, sets district direction and priorities, signs off on capital improvements and hires the CEO.
Illinois Supreme Court
(Districts 1 and 4)
The Illinois Supreme Court is the state’s highest court and has administrative and supervisory authority over the state’s trial courts, one appellate court with five Districts, and several supporting units.
Illinois Appellate Court Judge
The Illinois Appellate Court consists of 54 judges who are divided between five judicial districts.
Cook County Circuit Court Judges
Illinois judges have been chosen through partisan elections. Around one-third of Cook County circuit judges are elected countywide. The other two-thirds of judicial seats are distributed between 20 geographic subcircuits.
Cook County Subcircuit Judges
Illinois judges have been chosen through partisan elections. Around one-third of Cook County circuit judges are elected countywide. The other two-thirds of judicial seats are distributed between 20 geographic subcircuits.
2024 Ballot Measures
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