Illinois ballot

Election day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Register by

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · online · same-day registration available

Early voting

Sept 24 - Nov 2, 2026 at election authority offices and designated sites

Mail ballot

Mailed applications must be received by Oct 29, 2026; in-person applications accepted through Nov 2, 2026

Return by

Postmarked on or before Nov 3 and received by Nov 17, 2026; drop boxes (where available) until 7 p.m. Nov 3

ID

No photo ID for most voters; two forms of ID (one with current address) required for grace period/same-day registration; first-time voters who registered by mail without ID must show ID

Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026 (ova.elections.il.gov). Grace period registration and voting runs Oct 7 through Election Day.

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