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Early voting surges as first-time voters cast ballots in Chicago, Cook County

Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
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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.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:56 PM · 1 min read
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Early voting surges as first-time voters cast ballots in Chicago, Cook County
       — Oak Park Community news

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.

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