Early voting surges as first-time voters cast ballots in Chicago, Cook County
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.
More from Mark →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:56 PM · 1 min read
With the election now less than a week away, early voting numbers in Chicago and Cook County are running ahead of the pace set during the 2022 midterm election, a trend officials and advocates say reflects strong voter interest.