FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VOTING AND REGISTERING IN ILLINOIS
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VOTING BY MAIL
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Know your rights when voting in Illinois
- Guide for voting with a criminal record
- Guide for voting while transgender, non-binary, or gender non-conforming
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Report a problem at the polls
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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Voter Checklist:
- I have registered to vote or confirmed my registration status
- I have requested a mail in ballot or found my local polling location
- I researched my local races and ballot initiatives
- I have gotten a sample ballot from my local election authority
- I have researched the candidates - looked at candidates' websites, checked local news sources and virtual events sponsored by local groups to hear from the candidates directly
- I have encouraged my friends to register and make a plan to vote
- I know my rights when voting in Illinois
- I have mailed in my ballot or made a plan to vote in person
Voting and Registration Deadlines for 2022 Midterm Election:
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AUGUST 10 |
First day to REQUEST A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT |
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SEPTEMBER 29 |
First day of MAILING or DELIVERY of VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT |
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OCTOBER 23 |
Close of ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION |
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OCTOBER 24 (dates may vary) |
First day for EARLY VOTING for the ELECTION |
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NOVEMBER 3 |
Deadline to REQUEST A MAIL IN BALLOT |
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NOVEMBER 7 |
Last day for EARLY VOTING |
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NOVEMBER 8 |
ELECTION DAY and ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION
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