Illinois general election

November 5, 2024

Election type: general
Region: Illinois
Description: Illinois statewide general election

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Key deadlines in Illinois

Voter registration deadlines

Online: 16 days before Election Day
By mail: Postmarked by 28 days before Election Day
In person: Election Day (via same-day registration)

Absentee ballot request deadlines

By mail: Received by 5 days before Election Day
In person: 1 day before Election Day

Absentee ballot return deadlines

By mail: Postmarked by Election Day
In person: Received by Election Day

Voting dates

Early voting starts: 40 days before Election Day
Early voting ends: 1 day before Election Day
Election Day: November 5, 2024

Questions about voting in Illinois

When is Election Day?

Can I vote early?

Where do I vote?

What type of ID do I need to show when I vote?

Can I use my student ID as identification when voting?

Can I have a ballot mailed to me?

I have a ballot. How do I return it?

How do I know if I'm registered to vote?

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

I've moved. Do I have to update my registration?

How do I vote if I'm in the military or overseas?

What if I have other questions?