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HAPPY NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY CHICAGO 🗳️

In honor of today, we are excited to unveil a special sneak peek of our latest voter guide!

On Tuesday, November 3rd, eligible voters will cast their vote in the 2026 General Election, electing candidates for various races, including Illinois Governor, US Senator, and representatives in Congress. So Chicago, are you ready to make your voice heard? Whether you need to register to vote, look up your voter information, or change your address, Chicago Votes has you covered! For non-partisan General Election resources, and to become more informed about how to make your voice heard this Election season, click the link in our bio today!

This voter guide artwork was created by the talented @biancapastel, who creatively embodied the spirit of civic engagement through the perspective of Black childhood. Check out her artist statement on the last slide for more information about what this cover art means in her words.

And that’s not all! Be on the lookout for more information about our online vote center and the physical version of this guide, coming soon!

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2026! 🔥 CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO, @chicagovotes, REGISTER TO VOTE, MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD, AND BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.

Early voting begins October 1st! 📆

For more General Election information and resources, head over to @chicagoelection, or visit www.chicagoelections.gov.

#Election2026 #ChicagoVotes #Vote taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chicagovotes

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LIFT UP THE VOTE. PARADE TO THE POLLS. 🎉🗳️

Join Chicago Votes in our efforts to put the power of the vote into the hands of young people by signing up for our annual Parade to the Polls event! We designed this event to be a fun, impactful, and engaging way to bring first-time voters to the polls for a special first-time voting experience.

We are excited to be partnering with local CPS and Noble schools for an opportunity to change the narrative of what it means to be a youth voter. If you or a school you know are interested, reach out to Camille@chicagovotes.com to learn more.

We are also looking for volunteers in the following areas:
⭐️ Providing nonpartisan resources to first-time voters
⭐️ Ensuring the safety and protection of voters and school staff
⭐️ Social media takeover and content creation
⭐️ Art installations
⭐️ And more!

Sign up to volunteer using the link in our bio today!

#ChicagoVotes #ParadeToThePolls #Vote by @chicagovotes

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On November 3rd, eligible voters will participate in the General Midterm Election, casting their vote for several offices on the ballot, including Illinois Governor and Chicago School Board.

Here at Chicago Votes, we are intentional about putting the power of democracy in the hands of young people. Last night, we hosted our annual Give A Sh*t Fashion Show, dedicated to celebrating Chicago creatives while empowering Chicagoans with civic tools, knowledge, and resources.

Thank you Mayor Brandon Johnson for recognizing our continued efforts in bridging the gap between arts & culture and civic engagement! taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chicagovotes

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What are your thoughts on voting? Do you wish more people would vote? Do you think it is pointless? Are you frustrated with the system or with non voters? What change do you want to see?

Let’s form closer bonds to voting! Join us and @chicagovotes October 27th to discuss generational understandings of democracy, and expand our knowledge on the political world.

📍Addams Hall 2nd Floor
📅October 27th
⏰4-5pm

Are you registered to vote or know where / how to register? taken in Black Cultural Center at UIC by @chicagovotes

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Some of our favorite looks from on & off the runway at @chicagovotes “Give A Sh*t” fashion show.

📸: @alexjb.jpg taken in Chicago Athletic Association Hotel by @chicagovotes

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Did you know that the school board manages a $10 billion budget? 🤯🫣

Have you heard from the candidates running for your vote yet?

Come out and meet your school board candidates for School Board Districts 5A & B, 6B & 10A - find which school board district you are in here: votechicagoschoolboard.org 🔍

You’ll get an opportunity to hear about their platform directly from them and ask questions so you can make an informed decision at the ballot box this November 3rd 🗳️ L!nk in b!o by @chicagovotes

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ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT! On October 24th, right after our Fully Free Annual Membership Assembly at 1pm-3:30pm, we’ve added a PARADE TO THE POLLS at 3:30pm-5pm❗️ This parade, led by Formerly incarcerated people(FIPs), will bring directly impacted people and families together to make sure our voices are heard at the polls. ENDPP.ORG and @chicagovotes want to set the record straight: FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE CAN VOTE IN ILLINOIS and our vote matters now more than ever! As we make progress toward Illinois being the first state with no lifetime barriers, we want to educate directly impacted people on the rights they have NOW. Join us October 24th at 1pm for our first Fully Free Annual Membership Assembly, followed by our 3:30pm Parade To The Polls❗️
REGISTER AT THE LINK IN BIO!
(An art build will happen simultaneously at the Logan Arts Center as an accessible alternative)
After our parade, we will continue with our ENDPP.ORG programming at the Logan Arts Center until 8pm. This includes our storytelling exhibition “VOICES” at 5pm and a sneak preview of @Reparationsmedia ‘s documentary “Civil Death” at 6pm!
#FullyFree #ENDPP #EndPermanentPunishments #AnnualMembershipAssembly #FFAMA taken in Logan Center for the Arts by @chicagovotes

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🌟 Our Vote In Her Honor campaign ends on Election Day November 3. You still have time to pledge your vote in honor of one of the 1,446 women incarcerated in Illinois and whose voices are silenced in this election due to disenfranchisement.

✨Anyone, anywhere, voting on November 3 can pledge their vote. Visit ILARJ.org/pledge to participate.

🩷 You vote. She counts. Take the pledge.

🎤 freestyle by ILARJ Courtwatching Associate Darrion Benson by @chicagovotes

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Bring a friend, grab breakfast, and spend your Saturday morning with the PUSH family!

Join us October 17 with our President, Yusef D. Jackson, and Stevie Valles, CEO of @chicagovotes , for an engaging conversation about getting out the vote and keeping the momentum going through Election Day. Your voice matters, and we all have a part to play in encouraging our families, friends, and neighbors to show up!

Doors Open & Continental Breakfast: 8:30 AM
Program Begins: 10:00 AM
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Auditorium

Come ready to learn, get inspired, and be part of the conversation. We’ll save you a seat!

#RainbowPUSH #GOTV #SaturdayMorningForum taken in Rainbow PUSH Headquarters by @chicagovotes

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Big ideas. Bright futures. A whole lot of PUSH!

Today’s Saturday Morning Forum and Youth Leadership & STEM Day brought energy and purpose to Rainbow PUSH! Investing in our young people means giving them room to explore, innovate and lead, with access to the education and opportunities that help turn their ambitions into reality.

A special thank you to our speakers:
• Marc Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League
• Marquis D. P. Sagnia, 39th Tenth District Representative
• Robert Manuel, President, DePaul University
• Thad Dohrn, Vice President of Advancement, Western Illinois University
• Ellison Radek, Policy Fellow, Chicago Votes
• Karen Freeman-Wilson, President, Chicago Urban League
• Stevie Valles, CEO, Chicago Votes
• Cameron Barnes, National Youth Director, Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Watch the highlights and feel the excitement! When we invest in our youth, we invest in what comes next. Let’s keep pushing! taken in Rainbow PUSH Headquarters by @chicagovotes

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✨Meet Tamilyn Robertson, one of ILARJ’s coalition partners inside of IDOC. Tamilyn is 1 of the 1,446 women incarcerated in Illinois who is unable to vote in the upcoming elections due to disenfranchisement.

🌟Tamilyn says that voting is important to her because “voting allows positive change to transpire.” Even though Tamilyn cannot vote, you can Vote in Her Honor by visiting ILARJ.org/pledge and letting her and other incarcerated women know that when you cast your vote in the upcoming election, you are also doing it for them.

You vote. She counts. Take the pledge 🩷 link in bio - you do not have to live in IL by @chicagovotes

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