Illinois

State Election Information

(We do our best to keep this information updated, but be sure to double-check your state’s official voter info.)

  • In Person: 27 days before Election Day

    By Mail: Postmarked 27 days before Election Day

    Online: 16 days before Election Day

  • No ID required

    You will be asked to verify your signature.

  • Per vote411.org: Every employee is entitled, after giving notice, to two hours off work, provided that the employee's working hours begin less than 2 hours after the opening of the polls and end less than 2 hours before the closing of the polls. The law does not specify whether time off is paid.

  • "Grace period" registration is permitted from 27 days before the election and on Election Day

    Availability and locations of same-day and Election Day registration vary by county.

  • Begins: 40th day before election (temporary polling locations) and 15th day before election (permanent locations)

    Ends: End of day before Election Day

    (Note: Times and locations vary, so check your polling place to see where/when you can cast an early vote)

  • "No-excuse" absentee/mail voting is available.

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