Politics & Government
Northbrook Election Guide: Where To Vote, Who's On Your Ballot
Here's what Northbrook voters should know about candidates, voting locations and three township referendum questions.
NORTHBROOK, IL — Northbrook voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and state and county offices, while Northfield Township voters will also consider three referendum questions.
Monday, Nov. 2, is the final day of early voting. Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, offers early voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room.
Election Day polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Village Hall will not serve as an Election Day polling place, and some precinct locations have changed, according to the village.
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Here's what Northbrook voters should know.
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Where Do I Vote Tuesday?
Use the Cook County Clerk’s voter information tool to confirm your Election Day polling place and review a personalized sample ballot.
The village advises residents to check their location because some precinct polling places have changed. Northbrook Village Hall is not an Election Day polling place.
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line when polls close can still vote.
Can I Still Vote Early?
Yes. Early voting ends Monday, Nov. 2.
Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, offers early voting Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, according to the village’s election information.
Suburban Cook County residents can use any suburban Cook County early-voting location. Hours vary by site, so check the Cook County Clerk’s early-voting website before visiting.
Can I Still Register?
Regular and online registration deadlines have passed, but eligible residents can still register and vote through grace-period registration.
Residents must provide two forms of identification, including one showing their current address, and vote when they register.
Registration is available at designated early-voting locations Monday and at the appropriate Election Day location Tuesday. Consult the Cook County Clerk’s registration information for details.
What If I Have A Mail Ballot?
The deadline to request a mail ballot has passed.
Completed ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3, and received by election officials within 14 days after Election Day.
The village advises voters returning ballots by mail to request a postmark at the post office because depositing an envelope in the mail does not guarantee it will receive that day’s postmark.
Voters can also use designated ballot drop boxes, following posted hours and deadlines.
Review the Cook County Clerk’s mail-ballot return instructions. Ballot-tracking information is available through the voter information tool.
What Statewide Races Are On The Ballot?
Northbrook voters will see these statewide contests:
- U.S. Senate: Democrat Juliana Stratton, Republican Don Tracy and American Center Party candidate Whitfield Harrington Jr.
- Governor and lieutenant governor: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and running mate Christian Mitchell; Republican Darren Bailey and running mate Aaron B. Del Mar; independent Collin Corbett and running mate Carolyn Schofield.
- Attorney general: Democratic incumbent Kwame Raoul and Republican Robert W. Fioretti.
- Secretary of state: Democratic incumbent Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Diane M. Harris.
- Comptroller: Democrat Margaret Croke and Republican Bryan Drew.
- Treasurer: Democratic incumbent Michael W. Frerichs and Republican Max Solomon.
Residents should consult their sample ballot and the clerk’s candidate information for complete details, including declared write-in candidates.
Northbrook spans multiple congressional and legislative districts. Residents vote only in the districts covering their address.
U.S. House Of Representatives
- Daniel Biss, Democrat.
- John Elleson, Republican.
- Brad Schneider, Democrat, incumbent.
- Carl Lambrecht, Republican.
Illinois Senate
9th Senate District
- Patrick Hanley, Democrat.
- Tom Lally, Republican.
29th Senate District
- Julie A. Morrison, Democrat, incumbent.
- Kate McGrath, Republican.
30th Senate District
- Adriane L. Johnson, Democrat, incumbent, running unopposed.
Illinois House Of Representatives
17th House District
- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Democrat, incumbent.
- James "Jim" Geldermann, Republican.
57th House District
- Tracy Katz Muhl, Democrat, incumbent.
- Daniel T. Behr, Republican.
58th House District
- Bob Morgan, Democrat, incumbent, running unopposed.
59th House District
- Daniel Didech, Democrat, incumbent, running unopposed.
Residents should confirm their Senate and House districts through their personalized sample ballot.
Cook County Races
Countywide contests include:
- County Board president: Democratic incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and Libertarian Michael Murphy.
- Assessor: Democrat Pat Hynes and Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis.
- Clerk: Democratic incumbent Monica Gordon, running unopposed.
- Sheriff: Democratic incumbent Thomas J. Dart and Libertarian Brad Sandefur.
- Treasurer: Democratic incumbent Maria Pappas, running unopposed.
14th County Board District
- Scott R. Britton, Democrat, incumbent, running unopposed.
Board of Review contests depend on district boundaries. Residents should consult their personalized sample ballot for the applicable race.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Voters can select up to three candidates for six-year terms:
- Precious Brady-Davis, Democrat.
- Eira Lizeth Corral Sepúlveda, Democrat.
- Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Democrat.
- Michelle Pennington, Republican.
- Timothy E. Rueckert, Republican.
- Jill B. Shestokas, Republican.
Democrat Cameron "Cam" Davis is running unopposed for a separate two-year unexpired term.
Northfield Township Referendums
Northbrook voters living within Northfield Township will consider three township questions:
- Road district consolidation: A binding question asking whether to abolish the separate Northfield Township Road District and transfer its responsibilities, assets and obligations to the township.
- Food pantry meals: An advisory question asking whether the township should explore offering prepackaged meals through its food pantry.
- Waste services: An advisory question asking whether the township should assess potential efficiencies, cost savings and processes for offering garbage collection, disposal, composting and recycling services in unincorporated areas.
The road district proposal would not abolish Northfield Township. According to the township, existing road services would continue under a township road department if the measure passes.
The food pantry and waste services questions are nonbinding and would not establish those programs by themselves.
Read the official questions and explanations in the township’s referendum FAQ.
Cook County Advisory Referendum
Cook County voters will consider a nonbinding question asking whether Illinois should establish an additional 3 percent income tax on income exceeding $1 million.
The proposal calls for half of the additional revenue to support property tax relief and half to support public education.
Approval of the advisory question would not enact the tax.
Judicial Elections And Retention Questions
The ballot includes judicial elections and retention questions asking whether sitting judges should remain in office. Subcircuit races vary by voting address.
Residents should review their sample ballot and consult judicial evaluations before voting.
How Can I See My Complete Ballot?
Use the Cook County Clerk’s voter information tool to confirm your districts, polling place and complete sample ballot, including any additional questions specific to your address.
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