ILLINOIS VOTING INFORMATION
Illinois voting deadlines for 2026
The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration rules differ by state. Use the verified information and official election links below to prepare to vote.
Voter registration deadline
Regular registration closes on this date. Grace-period registration and voting follow at locations designated by the election authority; check local arrangements, including Chicago and Cook County.
- Official source:
- Illinois State Board of Elections (calendar hosted by Peoria County Election Commission)
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
Online registration deadline
This is the last day to register through the State Board of Elections website. Grace-period registration and voting remain available through the local election authority.
- Official source:
- Illinois State Board of Elections (calendar hosted by Peoria County Election Commission)
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
General registration rule
In-person/mail generally 28 days before; online 16 days before; grace-period registration extends later
This is a general rule summary, not a substitute for the election-specific deadline shown by your election authority.
Official Illinois voter services
If one of these links will not open, use the Illinois election website above instead. We never substitute an unofficial source for an official election service.
Election dates, registration procedures and voting locations can change. For an important voting decision, confirm the information with the linked state or local election authority.
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