Official Rules

Voting Rules in Illinois

Source: www.elections.il.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
None (ID required for first-time mail registrants)

No photo ID required for established registered voters. First-time voters who registered by mail may need ID.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
No Excuse Required

Any registered voter may vote by mail without an excuse.

Early Voting
Available

Early voting begins 40 days before Election Day in most counties.

Registration Deadline
28 Days Before Election Day; Grace Period/Same-Day Registration Available

Voter registration must be completed by October 6, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
Yes

Grace period registration and same-day registration available through Election Day.

Polling Hours
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

2026 Elections

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · www.elections.il.gov
Calendar

Upcoming Election Dates

Source: www.elections.il.gov — Election Calendar
Mar17
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct6
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 28 days before Election Day; grace period/same-day registration available
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming
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Get on the Rolls

Register to Vote in Illinois

Source: ova.elections.il.gov

Official Illinois Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Illinois resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at ova.elections.il.gov →
Deadline: 28 days before Election Day; grace period/same-day registration available
Online: Yes — ova.elections.il.gov
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required