Elections Center
State Election Guide
Illinois 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 o'clock A.M. and will continue to be open until 7:00 o'clock P.M. of that day. ,Prior to Election Day, voters should familiarize themselves with their voting rights and related voter information.
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check where you are registered to vote, and check your political party preference.
Illinois's current statewide calendar includes Illinois General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Illinois does not have a political party registration system. However, in a primary election, you must select one political party ballot to vote or request a non-partisan ballot (public questions only) if available. You have the freedom to change your party...
Election Calendar
Illinois General Election 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Official Illinois General Election 2026 source
Under federal law, citizens may apply to register to vote by mailing in an application. Mail or deliver this application to your County Clerk or Board of Election Comissioners no later than 28 days before the next...
Online registration deadline is 16 days before Election Day. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
First day for early voting for counties who have early voting at permanent polling places other than the office of the election authority. These permanent polling places are to be open on holidays, Saturdays, and...
Last day for early voting at the office of the election authority and permanent locations designated by the election authority. Temporary early voting locations may be established by the election auth.
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during on Election Day. “Grace period registration” is from the 27th day prior to the election through Election Day. 10 ILCS 5/5-50.
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during on Election Day. “Grace period registration” is from the 27th day prior to the election through Election Day. 10 ILCS 5/5-50.
Election Day Rules
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.
Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Voters wishing to cast their ballot on Election Day can do so in their designated polling place, or at a vote center designated by their election authority.
Voter ID: No document required to vote
Yes. Illinois lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place during on Election Day. “Grace period registration” is from the 27th day prior to the election through Election Day. 10 ILCS 5/5-50