Illinois Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Illinois Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Illinois elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Illinois elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Illinois.

U.S. Domestic Voters
Overseas & Military Voters

Illinois Federal and State Elections

Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Illinois General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

In-Person Request by
This is the last date the voter can register in-person.

Tue Oct 8, 2024
Online by
Sun Oct 20, 2024 11:59PM
Grace Period
A voter who registers or changes their address during this grace period must vote via "grace period voting."

From Wed Oct 9, 2024 to Tue Nov 5, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Online by
Thu Oct 31, 2024
Post Received by
Thu Oct 31, 2024
In-Person Request by
Mon Nov 4, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Nov 19, 2024

Early Voting Available

Early Voting

Early voting at Election Authority Offices starts on September 26th. Early voting at permanent voting places starts on October 21st.

From Thu Sep 26, 2024 to Mon Nov 4, 2024

Illinois Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

Illinois Federal and State Elections

Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Illinois General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Overseas:

Received by

If voting only in Federal Races (President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative), voter registration is not required for overseas voters.

Mon Oct 7, 2024

Military:

Not Required

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Mon Oct 28, 2024

Military:

Received by
Mon Oct 28, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Nov 19, 2024

Military:

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Nov 19, 2024

Illinois Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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