Important Dates
Primary Election: March 19, 2024
General Election: November 5, 2024
Early voting (link): Illinois allows early voting up to 40 days before an election at select sites
Absentee voting
Opening/closing dates
Military voters and voters who reside outside the U.S.
Who is eligible to use an absentee ballot?
All voters are eligible to request an absentee ballot in Illinois.
Polling places and hours
Rides to the polls
Many organizations offer free rides to polling places. Some of these include:
Help for voters with disabilities
Equip for Equality (https://www.equipforequality.org/issues/voting/) operates the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) program in Illinois.
Equip for Equality Main/Chicago Office:
20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-341-0022 | 800-537-2632 (Voice) | 800-610-2779 (TTY)
Curbside voting is available if you cannot enter your polling place. You may request a ballot be brought to you at an accessible point within 50 feet of the entrance of the polling place.
Ballots
Sample ballots are available from your local election authority (link).