- You need not present a photo ID to vote in Illinois. A poll worker should not ask you for ID except in a narrow range of circumstances. You may need an ID if:
- An Election Judge challenges your right to vote
- You registered to vote by mail and did not provide ID
- If you are also registering to vote or changing your registration address on the day that you vote
- On Election Day, you can cast your ballot after the polls close if you are in line at the time listed as closing
- You may bring written or printed materials into the voting booth to assist you
- You can request up to two hours off of work to go and vote in Illinois, if your work schedule prevents you from getting to the polls while they are open
- If you are denied the right to vote because you are challenged by a judge, your name does not appear on the rolls, or you do not have ID (in the few circumstances where ID is required) you are entitled to a provisional ballot. Be sure the poll worker gives you instructions about any steps you need to take in order to ensure that your ballot is counted. Learn more about provisional ballots here: https://www.elections.il.gov/VotingAndRegistrationSystems/ProvisionalBallotSearch.aspx?MID=%2fck8Er0K12Y%3d&T=637147681323684748
IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW, ENCOUNTERS PROBLEMS WHILE VOTING
MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TO VOTE WITH A DISABILITY
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TO VOTE IF YOU ARE NON-BINARY OR TRANSGENDER
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TO VOTE IF YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TO VOTE IF YOU ARE HOUSELESS
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TO VOTE FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT REGISTERING AND VOTING IN ILLINOIS