Vote in the Upcoming Mayoral Election!

The Chicago Mayoral Election will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.  As University of Chicago students, you are eligible to vote for the next Chicago mayor.

To vote you must:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be at least 18 years old
• Live in your election precinct at least 30 days
• Not be convicted and in jail
• Not claim the right to vote anywhere else

The last day to register to vote in this election is January 25, 2011.  However, there is a grace period for registration which lasts from January 26 to February 15.  To register to vote, complete the voter registration form.  This form can be mailed to your County Clerk or Board of Election Commissioners. County Court/Board of Election Commissioners listings can be found here. 

Candidates include former White House Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel; former US Senator, Carol Moseley Braun; former City Colleges Chairman, Gery Chico; former US Senator, Roland Burris; and State Senator, James Meeks among others. There are currently 20 candidates listed.

Other useful information, including voting locations and absentee voting, can be found at here. 

Early voting starts on January 31 and lasts until February 17.  Exercise your rights and vote on 2/22/11!!