NOBLE VOTES

#NOBLEVOTES2026

For the first time in more than 30 years, Chicago voters will elect all 21 members of the Chicago Board of Education, including the Board President. This is a historic opportunity to shape the future of public education in Chicago.

Why does this matter to Noble?

The elected School Board will make decisions about CPS policies, funding, accountability, and charter school authorization that can directly affect Noble, our students, families, and school communities.

These decisions are too important to leave to chance. Know who is running. Understand where candidates stand on the issues that matter to you. Do your research and make an informed decision at the ballot box.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, you’ll vote for more than Governor, U.S. Senate, and Congress. You’ll also help determine who shapes the future of Chicago’s schools.

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Be ready to use it.

Noble, we’ve identified early voting locations near each Noble campus to help you plan when and where to cast your ballot.

Use the three-step guide below to prepare for Election Day, and visit the Chicago Board of Elections Website for official voter registration, ballot, and voting information.

Step 1: Register to Vote or Change Your Registration Name or Address

There are a number of deadlines depending on how you want to register to vote:

October 19 through November 3, 2026 – You can register to vote when you go to cast your ballot. To do so, you will need to bring 2 acceptable forms of ID, which you can find here.

Noble Alumni, make sure you register to vote by mail by October 29th so you can vote from your college or university. This will let you vote from anywhere!

Step 2: Research

Every ballot is different depending on your address — students, staff, and families should check their personalized ballot ahead of time so they know exactly who and what they’re voting for:

Here are the things you need to go vote!

  1. WBEZ, Chalkbeat, and Block Club Chicago have created a voter guide where you can find your school board district, explore the candidates running in your district and citywide, and review additional school board coverage.

  2. Endorsements and Financial Support – WBEZ Article

Read more about the organizations and PACs that are supporting candidates. As I mentioned, an endorsement or financial contribution does not necessarily mean that the candidate agrees with every position held by that organization, but it is one piece of information that can help us better understand a candidate and the community of supporters around them.

  1. VOTE: Chicago Board of Education Website
    Find information about the upcoming election, including a list of candidate forums, videos of candidate forums, and other opportunities to learn more about the candidates.
  2. 4. LEE Membership and Civic Center Digital Tool
    Sign up for Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) to access tools and resources to help you research candidates and participate in the election. As a member, you can access the digital tools to use the civic center platform! This is powered by BallotReady.
  3. BallotReady

BallotReady is a nonpartisan resource that allows you to review everything on your ballot, from candidates to ballot measures. Take your time, explore your options, and make informed decisions that reflect your values. Once you’ve made your choices, you can print them out or email them to yourself to reference when you vote!

  1. Upcoming Candidate Forums

You can find upcoming candidate forums that may apply to you! Watch them or attend if in person.

Step 3: Do your research!

Learn more about who and what is on the ballot and the potential impact of propositions in our communities, by visiting this nonpartisan site here.

 

  • Official Government Election Information & Voter Guide for all types of elections via USA.GOV
  • Sample Ballots & Election Information via Ballotpedia
  • Voter registration check, making a plan to vote, & research candidate information via BallotReady

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can vote by mail?

Any registered voter can vote by mail on the Board of Elections’ website.

Noble has partnered with When We All Vote as part of a movement supporting voter registration. Click here  to check the status of your registration.

Locations and hours for early voting can be found here. Election day voting information can be found here.

No stamp, no problem! Postage for vote-by-mail envelopes is prepaid and free for all voters in Illinois.

Secured Drop Boxes with date/time stamps will be available at every Early Voting site.

Visit BallotReady, for every candidate and measure, explained. Know what you’re voting for by researching every race and referendum on the ballot

Any Vote By Mail Ballot Return Envelope that is mailed, postmarked or certified on or before Election Day may be counted if it arrives within 14 days of Election Day

  • Through the U.S. Postal Service or a licensed courier
  • In a Secured Drop Box at any Chicago Early Voting location before Election Day or Vote Center on Election Day. NOTE: precinct polling places do not have drop boxes. 
  • By personal delivery to the Election Board at 69 W. Washington, Sixth Floor

The Board of Election Commissioners for the City of Chicago offers a variety of programs and services to assure that all voters may cast a ballot privately and independently. You can see more information here.

To register to vote, you must:

  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • You must be at least 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election and turn 18 on or before the date of the General or Consolidated Election (16 year olds may preregister to vote).
  • You must live in your election precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
  • You must not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of a conviction.
  • You may not claim the right to vote anywhere else.

You may also check your voting eligibility using Noble’s and When We All Vote’s Tool. If you have additional questions about your voting status, please visit the Chicago Board of Elections site here.

It depends on your voter status. To see examples of when you need 0,1, or 2 forms of ID to vote, please visit the Chicago Board of Elections website.

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