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.
Illinois Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 19, 2024 - Illinois Presidential Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person Request by
Tue Feb 20, 2024 - Online by
Sun Mar 3, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Online by
Thu Mar 14, 2024 - Post Received by
Thu Mar 14, 2024 - In-Person Request by
Mon Mar 18, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Apr 2, 2024
Early Voting Available
- Early Voting
From Mon Mar 4, 2024 to Mon Mar 18, 2024 - Early Voting
From Thu Feb 8, 2024 to Mon Mar 18, 2024
Illinois Local Elections
There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.
Illinois Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 19, 2024 - Illinois Presidential Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
- Received by
Sun Feb 18, 2024 - Federal Races Only by
Sat Mar 9, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received bySat Mar 9, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Postmarked by
Tue Mar 19, 2024 - Post Received by
Tue Apr 2, 2024
Illinois Local Elections
There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.
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