2.24.26 – APFA ORD Base Brief – Illinois Primary Election 2026

Illinois Primary Election 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Hey Chicago,

If you are an Illinois resident, now is the time to vote in the 2026 Primary Election! Illinois has several offices on the ballot this year, including an open U.S. Senate seat, the Governorship, and all 17 Congressional seats.

In Illinois, you have three ways to vote:

1. Vote Early in Person
2. Vote in Person on Election Day
3. Vote By Mail

If you plan to vote by mail:

Request a vote by mail ballot online now!

Please note that the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is March 12, 2026.
However the USPS is instructing that you mail in your completed ballot at least a week ahead of the election or use a secure vote by mail drop box!

If you plan to vote in person, vote early at an early voting site. Find a list of early voting locations. Early voting dates vary based on jurisdiction. Early voting in Chicago is open now!

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Vote on Election Day (6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. March 17) at your designated polling place, determined by your residential address. Find your Election Day polling location.

Still need to register?

Same day registration is available at all early voting sites or Register online by March 1st. For more information on Illinois elections, visit elections.il.gov

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APFA PAC

Support pro-Flight Attendant candidates! Join the APFA PAC today!
www.apfa.org/pac

Why is it important for Flight Attendants to contribute to the APFA PAC? Corporations and their executives have the ability to give large amounts to candidates in elections. You can bet that companies giving high-dollar contributions can meet with members of Congress anytime they have an issue of concern. Most of us don’t have the money, individually, to donate the way a large corporation can. But by joining together, it can add up to a voice that will be heard at election time.

Are Union dues ever used contribute to a candidate? No. Dues are never used to contribute to any candidate. Only voluntary contributions donated to the APFA PAC are used.

How do you determine which candidates will receive PAC contributions?The decisions for PAC contributions are made based on issues that affect American Airlines Flight Attendants. Our focus is the workplace. For example, members of Congress who have supported our efforts to pass and extend the Payroll Support Program are members we would like to help re-elect to Congress.

How can Flight Attendants contribute to PAC?

The easiest way to begin a contribution is on this PAC form. You can also change your contribution amount at any time using the same form.

In Solidarity,

Justin Patterson
APFA ORD Base President
ORD Base Number: (773) 645-0809
Cell: (509) 720-0067
[email protected]

Dray Howard
APFA ORD Base Vice President
ORD Base Number: (773) 645-0809
Cell: (630) 215-8410
[email protected]