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 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 byTue Nov 19, 2024
Early Voting Available
Early VotingEarly 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
Illinois Federal and State Elections
Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Illinois General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
Received byIf 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 RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byMon Oct 28, 2024
Military:
Received byMon Oct 28, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Nov 19, 2024
Military:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Nov 19, 2024
Illinois Local Elections
Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.