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 by
Tue Apr 2, 2024

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Thu Feb 8, 2024 to Mon Mar 18, 2024

Tue Mar 19, 2024 - Illinois State 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 by
Tue Apr 2, 2024

Early Voting Available

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

Overseas:

  • Received by
    Tue Feb 20, 2024
  • Federal Races Only by

    Registration Deadline for Presidential Primary only


    Sat Mar 9, 2024

Military:

Not Required

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by

Federal only ballot requests must be signed by the 10th day before the election (March 9, 2024)


Mon Mar 11, 2024

Military:

Received by
Mon Mar 11, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 2, 2024

Military:

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 2, 2024

Tue Mar 19, 2024 - Illinois State Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Tue Feb 20, 2024

Military:

Not Required

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Overseas:

Received by
Mon Mar 11, 2024

Military:

Received by
Mon Mar 11, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Overseas:

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 2, 2024

Military:

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 2, 2024

Illinois Local Elections

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

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