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7 Reasons to vote by Mail

If you're not "Voting Early" or by Mail, what's your excuse not to vote on Election Day?

7 Reasons to vote by Mail in Cook County

1. Allows you to vote in the privacy of your own home
2. You want to share the experience of voting with your underage children
3. You can request Mail Ballots up to five days before Election Day, Mail Ballots must be Postmarked no later than March 15th
4. It hard to schedule time on Election Day to vote because of physical disabilities
5. On Vacation or on a Business Trip
6. You love the feel of an actual ballot and making your mark on it
7. Easier to research who the candidates are and what referendums are on your ballot

If you’re not “Voting Early” or by Mail, what’s your excuse not to vote on Election Day?

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