City Clerk's Office
VOTER INFORMATION
The City Clerk is Evanston's local election official. The office works closely with the office of Cook County Clerk David Orr, Election Division, to determine accessible polling places; staff function as deputy registrars to register voters, process absentee ballot applications prior to each election and certify results from all referenda and local elections.
Referendum Outcome
With 100% of the 70 precincts counted, the Evanston Referendum regarding the Real Estate Transfer Tax was defeated. Totals are 8,783 (42.04%) voting YES and 12,110 (57.96%) voting NO.
For other Primary Election results, visit Cook County's website...election details
Registering to vote
By Illinois law, voter registration closes 28 days preceding an election (Tuesday, October 7) for the Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Presidential General Election. Voter registration re-opens two days after election day or Thursday, November 6.
General Election Day
On Tuesday, November 4, polling places will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Use the link at the top of this page to determine where you vote.