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Chicago Opens New State & Adams Supersite as Early Voting Begins

USPS uncertainty over postmarks is prompting early returns of mail ballots.

Overview

  • The new downtown supersite at 137 S. State St. replaces Clark & Lake, offering 80 machines, an audio ballot for voters with disabilities, and materials in 12 languages.
  • Anyone can vote at the State & Adams location regardless of ward, and early voting is also underway at 69 W. Washington in the Loop.
  • Early voting across all 50 Chicago wards is scheduled to begin March 2 ahead of the March 17 primary.
  • USPS says it cannot guarantee same‑day postmarks and advises returning vote‑by‑mail ballots by March 10; ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days to count.
  • Election officials report no changes to voting equipment this cycle and urge voters not to wait, emphasizing protections against intimidation at polling places.