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02.27.2023

Chicagoans Can Call 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline for Any Issues Exercising the Right to Vote In Tomorrow’s Election

CHICAGO — Common Cause Illinois reminds Chicagoans to use the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, if they have any questions or encounter any challenges with casting a ballot in the election tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 28. Voters can call or text the hotline to connect with volunteers standing by to help. 

Voting & Elections 02.17.2023

With Chicago Elections Around the Corner, Common Cause Illinois Encourages Citizens to Volunteer in Election Protection Program

CHICAGO, IL — Common Cause Illinois urges Chicagoans to volunteer in their Election Protection program by assisting in poll monitoring for the Feb. 28 election.

Voting & Elections 11.7.2022

2022 Midterm Election is TOMORROW

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois voters have until Tuesday, Nov. 8 to make their voices heard in the 2022 midterm election. Voters can cast a ballot in-person or by mail. 

Voting & Elections 11.1.2022

Illinoisans Can Call 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline for Any Issues Exercising the Right to Vote

CHICAGO — Common Cause Illinois reminds Illinoisans to use the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE, if they have any questions or encounter any challenges with casting a ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters can call or text the hotline to connect with volunteers standing by to help.

Voting & Elections 10.11.2022

Illinoisans Approach Upcoming Deadlines for Voter Registration

SPRINGFIELD — New voters have until today, Oct. 11, to postmark their mail-in application to register to vote in the Nov. 8 midterm election. Should Illinois voters submit their application online, they have until Sunday, Oct. 23 at midnight. Additionally, Illinoisans should double-check their voter registration in order to update or correct any appropriate information, said Jay Young, Common Cause Illinois’ executive director.

Common Cause Releases 2022 “Democracy Scorecard” Showing Growing Support in Congress for Democracy Reform

CHICAGO, IL — As constituents evaluate the performance of their members of Congress, Common Cause released its 2022 “Democracy Scorecard,” a tracking resource with the positions of all members of Congress on campaign finance reform, ethics and transparency, and voting rights legislation. The fourth biennial scorecard is produced to help constituents hold their leaders in the 117th Congress accountable for passing common-sense legislation that preserves and strengthens our democracy.

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