Cook County Clerk's Office

First couple excited to live "happily ever after"

When Diana Basner first set eyes on Jeremy Nichols, his chivalry seemed too good to be true. More >

Heterosexual couples get civil unions for solidarity, benefits

Heterosexual couples say they opted for a civil union over marriage for idealogical reasons such as equality and inclusiveness or because they needed benefits, survey results show. More >

Candidate order decided in ballot lottery

Cook County Clerk David Orr and Director of Elections Jan Kralovec conducted a lottery Dec. 7 to determine the candidate ballot positions in the March 20, 2012 Presidential Primary Election. More >

Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez file their nomination paperwork

Candidates File for the Primary Election

More than 60 candidates were in line by 9 a.m. Nov. 28, the first day of filing, to submit paperwork to run in the March 20, 2012 Presidential Primary Election. More >

February 2012

Last day to have miltary ballots available

First day to apply for an absentee ballot

All offices closed to observe Lincoln's Birthday

All offices closed to observe Washington's Birthday

Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials

Grace period registration and voting begins

Early Voting begins

Casimir Pulaski Day

Upcoming Events

02/09/12 - First day to apply for an absentee ballot
02/13/12 - All offices closed to observe Lincoln's Birthday
02/20/12 - All offices closed to observe Washington's Birthday

In the News

ABC7 News: 1st Cook Co. couple wed in '12 engaged for 5 years

Western Springs Suburban Life: Orr's office wise to cut precincts in suburbs

Chicago News Cooperative: TIF Revenue Down Again

Sun-Times: Lose home value? Don't expect a lower property tax bill?

WGN Radio: County issued 831 civil union licenses in first month

Patch: Cook County Unveils 'Transparency, Accountability' Program

Recent Press Releases

VIDEO: BUILDING AN ELECTION

Election Results Archive

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