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Ballots properly postmarked by March 17 and received by March 31 will be processed and counted for the 2026 Primary Election.
Don’t risk a late postmark. Take one of the steps above to ensure your vote is counted!
Returning your ballot closer to Election Day? You still have options to make sure your vote counts:
✅ Use a Secure Drop Box at a polling place.
✅ Go to the post office counter and request a manual postmark
✅ Deliver your ballot directly to your electoral office
Infographic titled “Important Postmark Changes: What Vote by Mail Voters Need to Know.” It explains that mail postmark rules have changed. Previously, mail was postmarked the day it was mailed; now it is postmarked the day it is processed, which can cause a 1–2 day delay. Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be counted, and late postmarks will not be counted. If returning a ballot close to Election Day, voters should go to the post office counter and request a manual postmark, use a secure drop box if available, or deliver the ballot directly to their election authority’s office. The graphic ends with a reminder: “Don’t risk a late postmark—take one extra step to make sure your vote counts,” and advises voters to check with their election authority for drop box locations and office hours.
Infografía en español titulada “Cambios importantes en el matasellos del correo: Información clave para quienes votan por correo.” Explica que las normas del matasellos han cambiado: antes el correo se marcaba el mismo día en que se enviaba, pero ahora se marca el día en que se procesa, lo que puede causar un retraso de al menos 1–2 días. Indica que las papeletas de voto por correo deben tener matasellos del día de las elecciones para ser válidas y que un matasellos tardío no será aceptado. Si envías tu papeleta cerca del día de las elecciones, recomienda ir al mostrador de correos y pedir un matasellos manual, usar una urna segura si está disponible, o entregar la papeleta directamente en la oficina electoral correspondiente. Termina recordando que no pongas en riesgo tu voto por un matasellos tardío y que tomes un paso adicional para asegurar que tu voto cuente.
⚠️ Vote By Mail Alert for the March 17 Primary Election ⚠️
The US Postal Service will NOT guarantee your Vote By Mail ballot will be postmarked the same day you mail it. Any ballot postmarked after Election Day (March 17) cannot be accepted. USPS recommends mailing your completed ballot by Tues, 3/10
Graphic with the headline “TAKE ACTION” and “SB3020 Domestic Violence, Order of Protection.” Image shows a smartphone mounted in a car displaying a map, suggesting electronic tracking. Text explains the bill modernizes Illinois law to reflect how abuse happens today, including doxing, tracking, and nonconsensual images, and requires remote court access statewide to remove barriers to protection. The She Votes Illinois logo appears on the image. Bottom banner reads “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!
Graphic with the headline “TAKE ACTION” and “SB3048 Domestic Violence Lethality.” Photo shows a police officer speaking with a woman in a doorway, suggesting a domestic violence response. Text explains the bill establishes statewide training and requirements for police to assess the risk of lethal domestic violence in intimate partner cases and connect victims to support services while safeguarding privacy. The She Votes Illinois logo appears on the image. Bottom banner reads “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!
Graphic with the headline “TAKE ACTION” and “SB2805 The Illinois LGBTQ+ and HIV Long-Term Care Bill of Rights.” Photo shows a caregiver in blue scrubs sitting with and warmly supporting an older woman in a home setting. Text explains the bill enshrines protections for LGBTQ+ older adults and Illinoisans aging with HIV in long-term and home-based care. The She Votes Illinois logo appears on the image. Bottom banner reads “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!”
Graphic titled “How to Fill Out a Witness Slip” with a green checkmark and She Votes Illinois logo. It lists steps under four headings: Identification (name, address, firm/agency or “SELF,” title or “N/A,” email, phone); Representation (organization, if any); Position (enter bill version, select position, click “Add Position”); and Testimony (choose “Record of Appearance Only”). Check Terms of Agreement and click “Submit Witness Slip.” Clipboard and pen illustration on right.
ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF MARCH 9
📣 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣
✅ Fill out witness slips as a 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 to support legislation that addresses violence against women, and protects LGBTQ+ rights.
Submit your witness slips here 👉 bit.ly/WitnessSlips...
#DomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #LGBTQrights
Oscar-nominated short "The Devil Is Busy" shows the daily fight to protect reproductive rights at an Atlanta clinic. A must-watch short on HBO Max.
#ReproductiveRights
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Graphic for International Women’s Day 2026 from She Votes Illinois. The top banner reads “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women & Girls,” with “ALL” highlighted in a white box and red lettering. Below, a diverse group of young women march and hold protest signs, including one that says “Together We Can Change.” A callout reads “Learn more at shevotesil.org.” The bottom section reads “Advocate | Organize | Empower” and “International Women’s Day March 8” on a red background.
At She Votes IL, we know rights don’t protect themselves. Justice doesn’t enforce itself. Progress doesn’t happen without people showing up & speaking out.
This March 8, join us in demanding & building, Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. Learn more at shevotesil.org #IWD2026
Women helped shape the story of Route 66, and now their voices are getting the spotlight.
Join historian Cheryl Eichar Jett on Tuesday, March 10 at 1pm CT for a FREE virtual talk on the often-overlooked roles women played along the Mother Road.
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Yesterday and today we helped welcome 1,000 Chicago high school students to the polls for the first time.
Democracy looks good on Chicago’s youth.
Thank you Chicago Votes for making it happen!
2/ This case should never have been prosecuted, and it sends the wrong message to survivors of domestic violence.
Demand that Cook County State’s Attorney Burke dismiss the charges. Sign on today 👉 bit.ly/FreeKeshia
1/ Keshia is facing 2nd degree murder charges after defending herself against an abusive ex-boyfriend who attacked her. We’re calling on SA Burke to drop the charges.
Celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment with an unforgettable evening of music on Friday, March 20 & Sunday, March 22 at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest.
The evening includes a post-concert talkback on voting rights and civic engagement.
🎟 Get your tickets today! bit.ly/4aHmlND
Chicago’s primaries often have low turnout, but voting matter! That’s why She Votes IL is supporting Chicago Votes’ Parade to the Polls.
Join us at the Downtown Supersite today & tomorrow!
Can't make it to Chicago? There are more than 600 events scheduled across the country. Find an event near you!
Alt text: Graphic poster reading “NO KINGS” with a crossed-out crown above the words. Large red text announces “Sat March 28, Grant Park” and “1:30PM.” Below, it says “Music + Rally + March.” The bottom reads “Hands Off Chicago” and “Indivisible Chicago,” with red stars and a light blue Chicago skyline silhouette in the background.
Join She Votes IL at the No Kings Rally & March in Grant Park, Chicago on Sat, March 28.
This country belongs to the people. Join us in Grant Park as we rally & march to make our message heard.
Sign up today! bit.ly/NoKingsChiMarch28
#HandsOffChicago #NoKingsChicago
2/ Join us March 7 at Chicago's Music Box Theatre for a special screening of The Right Track documentary, followed by a panel discussion to explore the movement to advance the Survivor.
🎟️ Get your tickets today at musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-right-track
1/ A Chicago man was just sentenced to 28 years for trafficking women and girls across our state. A reminder that exploitation is happening in Illinois communities right now.
What policies actually protect survivors and hold buyers accountable?
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3/ 📣 Contact your IL state legislators today to support the RACE Act (HB5414/SB2983) to restore voting rights for incarcerated individuals. bit.ly/TheRACEActEmail
#RACEact
2/ Forcing a person to undergo a medical procedure they explicitly objected to is a violation of dignity, autonomy, and basic human rights. Are these human rights violations a direct result of people incarcerated not having the right to vote? They have no representation. No one to hold accountable.
1/ What happened to Amy Hicks at Logan Correctional is deeply disturbing.
While in the custody, she was forced to induce labor against her will. The IL RHA affirms that reproductive decisions belong to the individual. That protection does not stop at the prison gate.
Graphic promoting “The RIFL Act Advocacy Day” on May 8, 2026, at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. A large group of advocates stand indoors holding red and blue RIFL Act signs. Text reads “Come Advocate for the RIFL Act” and “THE RIFL ACT ADVOCACY DAY.” Event details and a QR code appear on a blue background with a Capitol dome icon.
Gun manufacturers profit while communities pay the price. The RIFL Act changes the equation by ensuring firearm manufacturers share the costs of gun violence, aligning their financial interests with prevention & safer innovation.
Join us in Springfield! secure.numero.ai/signup/RIFL-Act-Lobby-Day
Graphic reading “TAKE ACTION” and “SB2915 – Preventing Sexual Assault,” stating that the bill requires Illinois judges and court personnel to complete ongoing training on sexual assault, trauma, and consent. Image shows a woman swearing in at court in front of a judge, with a “She Votes Illinois” logo. Bottom text reads “WITNESS SLIPS NEEDED!”
Graphic titled “How to Fill Out a Witness Slip” with a green checkmark and She Votes Illinois logo. It lists steps under four headings: Identification (name, address, firm/agency or “SELF,” title or “N/A,” email, phone); Representation (organization, if any); Position (enter bill version, select position, click “Add Position”); and Testimony (choose “Record of Appearance Only”). Check Terms of Agreement and click “Submit Witness Slip.” Clipboard and pen illustration on right.
🚨 CALL TO ACTION - DUE WED, MAR 4
Fill out a witness slip as PROPONENT for SB2915 requiring IL judges & relevant personnel to receive mandatory, ongoing education on sexual assault cases.
Support legislation that helps ensure judges understand trauma, avoid common misconceptions. 👉 bit.ly/4u0YFuX
Promotional graphic for The Revolutionists. At the top, purple text reads “Violet Surprise Theatre Presents.” Centered is a stylized black-and-white silhouette of Marie Antionette in an elaborate 18th-century hairstyle adorned with a large red bow. On either side are pink teacups decorated with small hearts, each tipped to spill a red liquid resembling tea or blood. The title “The Revolutionists” appears in large white script across the center. Below, purple text reads “Written by Lauren Gunderson” and “Directed by Iris Sowlat.” The background is black.
Violet Surprise Theatre proudly presents The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, a bold, hilarious look at the French Revolution from a woman’s perspective.
🩵 Touring in the Chicagoland area through July 18. Find a performance near you and join the revolution: bit.ly/3Mx6OXo
A young woman in a white tank top and cozy sweater sits on a couch holding a red coffee mug and reading on a tablet that shows news headlines. To the right, text reads: “📧 She Votes, She Reads: What Our Community is Reading. Get Informed. Stay Activated. February 28, 2026.” In the bottom right corner is the logo for She Votes Illinois.
NEW She Votes, She Reads: Out Now!
Our latest publication is live, featuring a curated roundup of the stories, long-reads, & global news shaping our community right now.
This is your roadmap for staying informed and taking action.
Read here: https://mailchi.mp/df7a4db6cd7c/shevotesshereads0228
📢 Our latest Nation Watch Weekly is live.
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Text reads “Dozens of domestic violence agencies have signed on in support of Keshia’s freedom, recognizing her as a survivor acting in self-defense. Please join us in demanding that Cook County State’s Attorney Burke dismiss the charges, for Keshia & for the child who is alive today because Keshia defended them both.” “Sign on to support today” above the link “bit.ly/FreeKeshia.” Illustration of Keshia Golden and a badge that reads “Drop the charges for Golden!”
2/ 📢 Demand that Cook County State’s Attorney Burke dismiss the charges.
👉 Sign on today at bit.ly/FreeKeshia
#SupportSurvivors
1/ Keshia Golden survived domestic violence & acted in self-defense to protect herself & unborn child. Yet, she is still facing murder charges.
No one should be prosecuted for surviving violence
Early Voting in all 50 Wards of Chicago begins on Monday, March 2nd at 9:00am.
For more info on early voting locations, what’s on your ballot, and creating a plan to vote, check out our Voting Info Guide at shevotesil.org/your-vote-matters.html
2/ 📣 Take action to protect students!
Call your Illinois state legislators and urge them to support laws that keep students safe:
🔹 HB 5293 – Grooming Awareness Program
🔹 HB 2553 – Sexual Misconduct With a Student