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 VotingFrom Thu Feb 8, 2024 to Mon Mar 18, 2024
Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Illinois General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person Request by
Tue Oct 8, 2024 - Online by
Sun Oct 20, 2024 - Grace Period
A voter who registers or changes their address during this grace period must vote via "grace period voting."
From Mon Oct 21, 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 VotingFrom Thu Sep 26, 2024 to Mon Nov 4, 2024
Illinois Local Elections
Illinois Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 19, 2024 - Illinois Presidential Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
- Received by
Tue Feb 20, 2024 - Federal Races Only by
Registration Deadline for Presidential Primary only
Sat Mar 9, 2024
Military:
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byFederal only ballot requests must be signed by the 10th day before the election (March 9, 2024)
Mon Mar 11, 2024
Military:
Received byMon Mar 11, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Apr 2, 2024
Military:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Apr 2, 2024
Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Illinois General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
- Received by
Sun Oct 6, 2024 - Federal Races Only by
This registration deadline is only for Federal Races
Sat Oct 26, 2024
Military:
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received bySat Oct 26, 2024
Military:
Received bySat Oct 26, 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
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