March 17th, 2026 Democratic Primaries

The Democratic Primary is March 17. In most of our races, there are no Republicans running—whoever wins the Democratic Primary will be our next representative. On paper, we have a Democratic supermajority in our city and state, but what we really need? We need to elect better Democrats. See our 44th Ward Progressive Voter Guide here.

Key dates:
March 1: Online voter registration ends, but voters may register in person at election authority and early voting sites

March 12: Deadline for online and posted applications to vote by mail; in-person requests for absentee ballots may be made through March 16

March 17: Polls open for Primary Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Early voting begins right here in Lakeview on Monday, March 2 at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (814 W Nelson)! The site will be open 9:00am-6:00pm on weekdays, 9:00am-5:00pm on Saturdays, and 10:00am-4:00pm on Sundays, making it easy to cast your ballot on a schedule that works for you. Early voting is also available now downtown at the Supersite at 137 S State and at 69 W Washington, 6th Floor. You can find more information about locations, hours, and what to bring here.