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2022 Illinois election dates to know
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Date |
Description |
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August 10 |
First day for vote by mail applications |
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September 29 |
Early voting begins, vote by mail ballots mailed |
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October 12 |
Grace period registration and voting begins |
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October 23 |
Last day for online voter registration |
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November 3 |
Last day for VBM applications by mail |
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November 7 |
Last day of early voting |
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November 8 |
General Election Day |
Three ways to cast your ballot
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Illinois online voter registration application
Option 1: Vote by Mail September 29 - November 7
- Apply August 10 – November 3 to request a ballot by mail
- Receive your ballot in the mail and make your selections
- Send ballot back to your local election authority in a well-sealed envelope
Option 2: Vote Early September 29 - November 7
Check which locations are open for early voting under your local election authority.
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- Visit the polling place between the following hours to cast your ballot
15 days prior to election
*These hours of operation apply only to permanent branch polling locations. Check with your local election authority for more specific times/locations for your area.
Weekdays – 8:30 am -4:30 pm or 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
8 days prior to election
Weekdays – 8:30 am – 7:00 pm or 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturdays & Holidays – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sundays – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Visit the polling place between the following hours to cast your ballot
Option 3: Election Day November 8
Polling places open from 6:00 am – 7:00 pm.
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Voting FAQ
- What is grace period registration?
- Grace period registration is an extension of the regular registration deadline.
- What is grace period voting?
- If a voter who registers to vote or changes his or her address during this grace period wishes to vote at the election or primary occurring during this grace period, he or she must do so in-person at the same time that he/she registers.