Nov 3, 2020 is General Election Day.

For other election dates throughout the year for your state/county, please check with your local election office.

Voter Registration Deadlines:

Online: Oct 18, 2020

In-person: Nov 3, 2020

Registration by mail: Must be postmarked no later than Oct 6, 2020.

Early Voting Period: Sep 24-Nov 2, 2020

Voter Eligibility:

To vote in the state of Illinois, you must be:

  • A United States citizen
  • At least 18 years of age by Election Day (17 years old to vote in a General Primary if you will be 18 by the following General Election)
  • Have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day
  • Not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of any conviction
  • Not be registered to vote elsewhere

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