Write it. Fill the oval.
- Find the office of Mayor.
- On the write-in line, print EHAB ALLABABIDI.
- Fill in the oval next to the write-in line.
- Do not mark another candidate for Mayor.
WRITE IN
EHAB ALLABABIDI.
Chicago elects its next mayor on Tuesday, February 23, 2027. Ehab is running as a write-in candidate. Here is exactly how to make your vote count: on paper, on a touchscreen, or by mail.
SPELL IT EXACTLY
Print it in clear capital letters on the write-in line under Mayor, then fill in the oval next to it.
Choose write-in. Type it.
- Under Mayor, choose the write-in option.
- Type EHAB ALLABABIDI and confirm.
- Review your selections.
- Insert the printed ballot into the scanner to cast it.
Same line. Same name.
- Apply for a mail ballot from November 25, 2026 through February 18, 2027.
- Under Mayor, print EHAB ALLABABIDI on the write-in line.
- Fill in the oval.
- Return it by the Board's deadline.
EVERY DATE
THAT MATTERS.
From the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners' adopted 2027 election calendar. Check locations and hours with the Board before you go.
- Mail ballot applications open
Apply with the Chicago Board of Elections. Mail ballots have a write-in line for Mayor, too.
- Early voting can begin
The Board publishes early voting locations and hours in January.
- Regular registration closes
Register or update your address by this date, or use grace-period registration in person.
- Grace-period registration and voting
Register and vote in person at designated locations. Bring two forms of ID, one showing your current address.
- Last day to request a mail ballot online or by mail
After this date, vote early or on Election Day.
- Last day of early voting
Early voting runs up to the day before the election.
- Election Day · polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Write in EHAB ALLABABIDI for Mayor and fill in the oval.
- Runoff, if no candidate wins a majority
The two highest finishers from February 23 meet again.
Source: Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, 2027 Election Information Pamphlet and Calendar.
Questions about writing in Ehab.
Is Ehab Allababidi on the ballot?
Ehab's name will not be printed on the February 23, 2027 ballot. He is running as a write-in candidate. To vote for him, print EHAB ALLABABIDI on the write-in line under Mayor and fill in the oval next to it.
Do write-in votes count in Chicago?
Yes. Write-in votes for Mayor are counted for candidates who file a notarized Declaration of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. For the February 23, 2027 election, that deadline is December 24, 2026.
How do I write in Ehab on a touchscreen?
Under Mayor, choose the write-in option, type EHAB ALLABABIDI, and confirm. The touchscreen prints your ballot; insert it into the scanner to cast it.
When is the 2027 Chicago mayoral election?
Tuesday, February 23, 2027. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If no candidate wins a majority, the two highest finishers meet in a runoff on Tuesday, April 6, 2027.
How do I check my registration or find my polling place?
Use the Your Voter Information lookup from the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. Regular registration closes January 26, 2027. Grace-period registration continues in person through Election Day; bring two forms of ID, one showing your current address.
Can I write in Ehab on a mail ballot?
Yes. Print EHAB ALLABABIDI on the write-in line under Mayor and fill in the oval. Mail ballot applications for the February 23 election open November 25, 2026; online and mail requests close February 18, 2027.
Is the online pledge an official petition?
No. The pledge is a public commitment and the campaign's organizing list. Nominating petitions are signed in ink on paper sheets, and the filing period for the 2027 election closed October 26, 2026. A write-in candidate does not need petition signatures. He needs votes.
FEBRUARY 23, 2027 / WRITE IN EHAB ALLABABIDI