City of Chicago (selected precincts) — Government support for Quantum Facility and Data Center at Former South Works Site (Cook County)

What it does

Shall governmental bodies in Illinois spend an estimated $1 billion of taxpayer money to support a quantum facility and data center on the former South Works site?

A YES vote means

Supports governmental bodies in Illinois spending an estimated $1 billion of taxpayer money to support a quantum facility and data center on the former South Works site.

A NO vote means

Does not support spending this estimated $1 billion on a quantum facility and data center at the site.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the 14th Precinct of the 7th Ward; 2nd Precinct of the 10th Ward; 4th Precinct of the 10th Ward.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Chicago (selected precincts) mean?

Supports governmental bodies in Illinois spending an estimated $1 billion of taxpayer money to support a quantum facility and data center on the former South Works site.

What does a NO vote on City of Chicago (selected precincts) mean?

Does not support spending this estimated $1 billion on a quantum facility and data center at the site.

How many votes does City of Chicago (selected precincts) need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on City of Chicago (selected precincts)?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.