City of Markham — Adopt Managerial Form of Government (Cook County)

What it does

Shall the City of Markham, Cook County, Illinois, adopt the managerial form of municipal government?

A YES vote means

Markham would adopt the managerial form of municipal government.

A NO vote means

Markham would not adopt the managerial form of municipal government.

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

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Markham mean?

Markham would adopt the managerial form of municipal government.

What does a NO vote on City of Markham mean?

Markham would not adopt the managerial form of municipal government.

How many votes does City of Markham 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 Markham?

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.