How to Vote in Illinois
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Illinois.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Illinois
Illinois General Election
(State/Federal)
Illinois General Election
Nov 03, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Received by 11:59 pm Sun Oct 18, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 6, 2026 In person: received by Tue Oct 6, 2026Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: AvailableMail Ballot Deadlines
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Register to Vote
Who can register to vote in Illinois
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Vote Early In-Person
When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.
Return your Completed Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.