The Polls are Open in Illinois
It’s Time to Make Your Voice Heard
Make A Plan To Vote
Early voting is underway across Illinois. With Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, now is the time to make your plan and ensure your voice is heard.
As Republicans across the country continue their attacks on voting rights, we remain inspired by fighters for democracy who stand up and push back. Visit IWillVote.com to check your registration, find your polling place, and get everything you need to vote.
Your Voter Registration Checklist
Register to Vote
Each state sets its own guidelines for voter registration, offering options online, by mail, or in person. If you’ve moved since your last registration—even within the same state—make a plan to update your details. Online registration in Illinois closes October 18. After that, you can still register and vote in person through Election Day with two forms of ID. You can check options via the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Confirm Voter Registration
Double-check your registration status to ensure it is active. Because of attempts to purge voter rolls and disenfranchise voters by the Trump Administration, changes may have been made without your knowledge. Verify your status at IWillVote.com or the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Make Your Voting Plan
Decide whether you will vote early, on Election Day, or by mail depending on your state’s rules. Check requirements, locate your nearest polling place or drop box, and confirm submission deadlines.
What to Know About Mail-In Voting
Voting by mail is safe, secure, and reliable. Republicans are scared of voters holding them accountable for their failed record, so they want to take this option away. If it is an option in your state, request and submit your mail ballot as soon as possible to ensure it is counted.
Any registered Illinois voter can vote by mail, no excuse needed. Request your ballot by October 29 and return it as soon as possible. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3rd.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does early voting start in Illinois?
Early voting in Illinois officially began on September 24, allowing residents to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Expanded early voting locations and sites open across counties in the weeks leading up to the election.
How can I register to vote or check my registration status in Illinois?
You can check your current registration status, update your address, or look into registration options online through the Illinois State Board of Elections or by visiting IWillVote.com. Eligible citizens can also utilize grace-period registration and same-day registration options at designated early voting sites and polling places.
What are the key voting options and deadlines in Illinois?
Illinois voters can choose from multiple convenient methods to cast their ballots: Early In-Person Voting available starting September 24 at designated regional sites; Voting by Mail (any registered voter can apply); and Election Day Voting where polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where can I find my local polling place or early voting location?
Voters can locate their assigned Election Day polling place, view sample ballots, and find nearby early voting sites by checking their local county clerk’s office or election authority portal, or by using tools provided on IWillVote.com.
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