Illinois

ABOUT THIS STATE
Make some Illi-nooisse! The Land of Lincoln, Deep Dish Pizza and OPPRAAHHH! She may not be running this year, but if you look under your seat you'll see that everyone gets a VOTE! You get a vote, you get a vote! Everybody. Gets. A. Vote. Thank you for sticking with me on that, but in all seriousness, the election is coming up fast and we need to be prepared. Illinois will have two main elections in 2022. Its primary election will take place on June 28, and the general will be held on November 8. Here is all the information you need to be a voter and make Oprah proud. (Source: Ballot Ready)
Be A VoterKey Dates
Primary Voter Registration Deadline (By Mail)
Primary Voter Registration Deadline (Online)
Primary Early Voting Dates
Primary Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Primary Absentee Ballot Return Deadline (in person)
Primary Absentee Ballot Return Deadline (by mail)
Primary Election
Election Day
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How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?
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Can I register the same day I want to vote?
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Do I have to be registered as a Democrat or Republican to vote in my primary?
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Can I vote by mail?
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Can I vote early?
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Do I need an ID?
what's new in illinois voting since 2020
Good news! Illinois lawmakers got to work on expanding voter access in 2021! The new laws enable curbside voding, ensure drop boxes will stick around, and ensures that people who are incarcerated are informed about their voting rights and have access to the ballot when eligible. Illinois also created a permanent absentee voting list, so that voters can enroll once and receive ballots by mail for all upcoming elections. Plus, the 2022 General Election Day, November 8th, will now be a state holiday!
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Now what?
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Resources
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Get your absentee ballot here!
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Need to show Voter ID? Not sure what kind? Get the specifics in your state here.
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