Get out the vote 2026

Your Guide to Illinois' 2026 Consolidated Elections

 

2026 Election Important Dates

Date

Description

February 5

Early voting begins, vote by mail ballots mailed

February 17

Last day for regular voter registration

February 18

Grace period voter registration and voting begins

March 1

Last day for online voter registration

March 12

Last day to mail vote by mail ballots for the general primary election

March 16

Last day for early voting

March 17

Primary Election Day

Sept 24

 

Early voting begins, vote by mail ballots mailed

Oct 6

Last day for regular voter registration

Oct 7

Grace period registration and voting begins

Oct 18

Last day for online voter registration

Oct 29

Last day for vote by mail application through mail

Nov 2

Last day for early voting and in-person vote by mail applications

Nov 3

General Election Day

 

Voting FAQ

  • What is grace period registration?
    • Grace period registration is an extension of the regular registration deadline.
  • What is grace period voting?
    • If a voter who registers to vote or changes his or her address during this grace period wishes to vote at the election or primary occurring during this grace period, he or she must do so in-person at the same time that he/she registers.

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