Illinois
Upcoming Illinois Election Dates
March 2026
17
Mar
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Primary
State Primary
Vote By Mail:
Apply starting: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Deadline to apply: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Early Voting:
Starts: Thursday, February 5, 2026
More locations open: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ends: Monday, March 16, 2026
Registration Deadlines:
By Mail
Tuesday, February 17, 2026In Person
Tuesday, March 17, 2026Online Get Registered!
Sunday, March 1, 2026November 2026
03
Nov
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
General
General Election
Registration Deadlines:
By Mail
Tuesday, October 6, 2026In Person
Tuesday, November 3, 2026Online Get Registered!
Sunday, October 18, 2026Get Other Personalized voting information
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