The primary election is today. Here’s what you need to know.

It’s the primary election day in Harvey. But not for everyone.

Here’s what you need to know about the candidates, polling sites, and what to bring.

What’s on the ballot

Not all Harvey residents will head to the polls today. Today, voters will determine the alderman for the city’s for the 2nd and 3rd Ward only.

Harvey has a primary election, typically held in February, but only if there are four or more candidates in a given race.

If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote share, the top two vote-getters proceed to an April general election, also known as a runoff.

The candidates (listed in ballot order)

2nd Ward

Antonia McBride

Albert Abney

Colby Chapman

Yarif Vhora

Angelette Taylor

Melvin M. Bond

3rd Ward

Alderwoman Telanee Smith

Bonnie Rateree

Myra Gardner

Jeffery T. Maxey

Mauzkie Ervin

Shahnawaz Hasan

What to bring

Identification isn’t required to vote in most cases, but it’s good to have one on hand in case an election judge challenges your right to vote.

Illinois is one of a few states that has same-day registration, for those who aren’t currently registered but would like to. In that case, you’ll need to have two forms of identification, including one that has your residential address.

Eligible voters meet the following criteria:

• U.S. citizenship;
• At least 18 years of age by general election day, OR
• At least 17 years of age by the primary given that person will be 18 by general election day;
• Two forms of ID;
• A resident of that precinct at least 30 days prior to election day.

How to find your polling place

Polls are open between 6am and 7pm. If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. You can’t be turned away from voting if you’re already in line.

The state has an online tool you can use to find your polling place here.

Polling locations

Precinct 60

Riley Early Childhood Center

16001 Lincoln Avenue

Harvey, IL 60426

Precinct 98

Transformative United Methodist Church

15446 Lexington Avenue

Harvey, IL 60426

Precinct 108

Thornton Township High School

15001 Broadway Avenue

Harvey, IL 60426

Precinct 109

Holmes Elementary School

16001 Carse Street

Harvey, IL 60426

Precinct 111

Whittier Elementary School

71 East 152nd Street

Harvey, IL 60426

Precinct 112 & 116

Taft School

393 East 163rd Street

Harvey, IL 60426