Des Plaines City Clerk issues Consolidated Election Date information
Des Plaines City Clerk Gloria Ludwig reminds residents of the following dates pertinent to the 2013 Consolidated Election:
Date Event
12/17/2012
12/26/2012
2/28/2013
First day to file original nominating petitions for Mayor, City Clerk, Alderman in Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7 in City Clerk's Office starting at 8:30 a.m.
Last day to file original nominating petitions for Mayor, City Clerk, Alderman in Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7 in City Clerk's Office until 5 p.m.
First day Mail In Ballot Applications are accepted by Cook County Clerk. Applications can be requested from:
• City Clerk's Office during business hours or call (847) 391-5311; or
• Call Cook County Clerk's Office at (312) 603-0946 to request an application by mail; or
• Download an application from www.cookcountyclerk/elections.com; or
• Pick one up at Cook County Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers.
3/12/2013 Last day to register to vote in City Clerk's Office
3/13/2013 First day of grace period registration and voting at Cook County Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers
3/25/2013 First day of Early Voting
4/6/2013 Last day of grace period registration and voting at the Cook County Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers.
4/6/2013 Last day of Early Voting
4/9/2013 Election Day
For additional information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 847-391-5311.