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How to vote in Illinois

Check your registration status
Register to vote in Illinois
Request your Illinois absentee or mail-in ballot
Find upcoming elections
Pre-register to vote (ages 13-17)
Sign up for election reminders
Find out where to vote
Track your Illinois ballot
Contact your local election office

Key deadlines in Illinois

Voter registration deadlines

  • Online: 16 days before Election Day
  • By mail: Postmarked by 28 days before Election Day
  • In person: Election Day (via same-day registration)

Absentee ballot request deadlines

Absentee ballot return deadlines

Voting dates

Illinois voter registration guide

Illinois absentee and mail ballot guide

Illinois voting guide

Your election officials in Illinois

External resources