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. Here is all the information you need to be a voter and make Oprah proud.
Be A VoterKey Dates
Voter Registration Deadline (by mail and in person)
Voter Registration Deadline (online)
Registration Grace Period (in person at designated locations)
Early Voting Period
Recommended Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline (by mail and online)
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline (in person)
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline (postmark)
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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Can I vote by mail?
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Can I vote early?
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Do I need an ID?
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How do I cast my ballot?
SINCE YOU LAST VOTED…
Since 2020, it’s gotten easier to cast your ballot in Illinois. Here are the changes that are making your life easier:
When making a plan to vote…
- Curbside voting is here to stay, as are drop boxes.
- Election Day 2022 is now a state holiday!
- Incarcerated persons will now receive information about voter registration in their final year in confinement and get clear instructions on how to vote once they are eligible.
Moving forward…
- There’s now a “permanent absentee voting list”, which means you won’t be taken off of it unless you move counties or states. So, if you’ve requested your absentee ballot this time, you won’t need to do so again in future years!
Now what?
3 Opportunities
Resources
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Find the details on accessible voting in your state, including early voting, Election Day voting, mail voting, and accessible mail voting tools for people with print disabilities.
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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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