2023 Local Election


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In Illinois, people previously involved in the criminal legal system are still able to vote. People with criminal records can still participate in elections as long as they are not currently serving time on a sentence and they meet all other qualifications. If you have been charged, arrested but not charged, in jail but not serving a sentence, or on probation, you are able to vote.

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Voting and Registration Deadlines for 2023 Local Elections:

FEBRUARY 23

First day of MAILING or DELIVERY of VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT

MARCH 19

Close of ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION

MARCH 20 (dates may vary)

Start of EARLY VOTING at polling locations

MARCH 30

Deadline to REQUEST A MAIL IN BALLOT

APRIL 3

Last day for EARLY VOTING

APRIL 4

ELECTION DAY and ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION
Last day to RETURN or POSTMARK MAIL IN BALLOTS

 


Request a mail in ballotFind your polling locationFind a sample ballot from your local election authority 



In Illinois, people previously involved in the criminal legal system are still able to vote. People with criminal records can still participate in elections as long as they are not currently serving time on a sentence and they meet all other qualifications. If you have been charged, arrested but not charged, in jail but not serving a sentence, or on probation, you are able to vote.

FIND OUT MORE


Voting and Registration Deadlines for 2023 Local Elections:

FEBRUARY 23

First day of MAILING or DELIVERY of VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT

MARCH 19

Close of ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION

MARCH 20 (dates may vary)

Start of EARLY VOTING at polling locations

MARCH 30

Deadline to REQUEST A MAIL IN BALLOT

APRIL 3

Last day for EARLY VOTING

APRIL 4

ELECTION DAY and ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION
Last day to RETURN or POSTMARK MAIL IN BALLOTS

 

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How The Local Elected Offices On Your 2023 Ballot Impact Civil Liberties

Local elections are important in the fight to protect basic rights and civil liberties. There are many important races on the ballot in the 2023 Consolidated Election which impact your rights and civil liberties.