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Monday, January 29, 2024

Federal Elections: Key Dates and Information

Each state and territory administers elections differently. Use this tool to find key dates and voting information about federal elections in all states and territories. Choose a state and “Submit” to get started. You will find links to information including the official state office website, information about registering to vote and checking your registration status, where to vote, and information about early, absentee or by mail voting. You will also find information about key federal elections dates and deadlines. Please send questions or corrections to [email protected].

If you are interested in serving as a poll worker during early voting and on Election Day, learn more about what is required and how to sign up at Poll Worker Resources for Voters.

Illinois

Local Election Office Directory

State Election Office Website

Register to Vote

Registration Lookup

Absentee/ Mail and/or Early Voting Information

Polling Place Lookup

217-782-4141

312-814-6440

2024 Election Dates

Registration Deadlines

Presidential and State Primary Election: March 19, 2024

Mail: February 20, 2024
Online: March 3, 2024
In-Person: March 19, 2024

General Election: November 5, 2024

Mail: October 8, 2024
Online: October 20, 2024
In-Person: November 5, 2024

 

Registration Deadline
28 days before Election Day for mail.*
16 days before Election Day for online.*

*"Grace Period" registration is available in Illinois. Grace period registration extends the voter registration deadline from the 27th day prior to an election through Election Day.

Updated on December 27, 2023.


The federal election dates and deadlines presented here have been collected from the official websites of chief election offices in all states and territories. See state and local election office websites for more detailed and official information.
 
Please send questions or corrections to [email protected].
 
Dates for presidential caucuses and party-run presidential primaries have not been included. See state political party websites or the Federal Election Commission website for this information.