Work on Election Day
Help ensure that polling places run smoothly and voters are properly served: Become an election judge »
Run for local office
Make a difference in your community by becoming an elected official: Find information for candidates interested in running for office in Illinois »
Get a referendum on the ballot
Illinois is one of 24 states that allow a form of direct democracy called ballot initiatives. A ballot initiative can be officially created when a petition to initiate a public vote on a proposed statute or constitutional amendment is signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters. Learn more about ballot initiatives and signature requirements in Illinois »
Know who represents you
For residents of Oak Park: a list of current elected officials and who represents you in local, state and federal government »
