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Over 370,000 Cook County residents have already requested a mail-in ballot for this fall’s election.

But President Trump is trying to change the rules for voting by mail nationwide and the legal battle is still unfolding.

So what does this mean for Cook County voters?

Where Things Stand Now

Trump’s executive order seeks to impose sweeping new federal restrictions on voting by mail, including requiring the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to voters on federally approved lists and giving the federal government new authority over how states administer mail elections.

The Postal Service finalized rules to implement the order on August 21. Three days later, the Supreme Court lifted a lower-court order blocking those rules but did not rule on whether the executive order is legal. The order remains blocked from taking effect.

On August 28, a federal judge issued a new temporary restraining order blocking core parts of the Postal Service’s rule. A hearing is scheduled for September 3.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of two dozen states challenging the Postal Service rules in court.

Preparing for Election Day

For Cook County voters, the process for voting by mail remains unchanged for now. Election officials are continuing to prepare for November and will keep voters informed as the legal situation develops.

Clerk Gordon opened the doors to the Election Operations Center, giving elected officials, voting rights advocates, and the media a firsthand look at how her office is securing the vote, protecting access, and fighting election misinformation.

Watch her full interview with WTTW → ([link removed])

Want to see more from inside the Election Operations Center? Watch the 40-second recap ([link removed]) →

Plan Your Vote

There are several ways to cast your ballot this fall. Here are the key dates and information to help you plan ahead.
* In Chicago: Early voting begins September 24 at two sites and expands to all 50 wards on October 19. Find Chicago early voting locations → ([link removed])
* In suburban Cook County: Early voting begins October 7 at six sites and expands to 56 locations on October 19. Find suburban Cook County early voting locations → ([link removed])

Voting by mail? Return your ballot as early as possible. The Clerk’s Office will also have secure smart ballot drop boxes at early voting locations for voters who prefer to return their mail ballot in person.

Efforts to restrict who gets to vote, and how, have a long history. We are living through a critical moment for our country and each of us has a responsibility to meet it.

Make your plan. Cast your ballot. Be heard.

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