Election Date
Registration Deadline
Oct 6: CLOSE OF REGULAR REGISTRATION: Last day for registration or transfer of registration within the offices of the election authority.
Oct 7: GRACE PERIOD REGISTRATION AND VOTING: First day for grace period registration and grace period voting in the office of the election authority or at a location designated for this purpose by the election authority.
Oct 18: CLOSE OF ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION: Last day to register to vote through the State Board of Elections website.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Online Registration
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Voters can request a vote by mail ballot through the mail or in person.
Can you vote early in this state?
Early voting/grace period registration is from the 27th day prior to an election (Oct 7) through Election Day. It's available in person at designated sites.
Can you register on Election Day?
Grace period registration through Election Day is only available in-person at designated sites.
Is an ID required to vote?
If you register by mail, you must vote in person the first time, either at the polling place, or by early voting, unless you submit with your mail-in registration form your driver's license number or state ID number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, or one of the forms of ID.
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - elections.il.gov
Utility Bill
Lease or Contract for Residence
Mail Addressed to Voter's Residence
Current and Valid Photo Identification
Bank Statement
Government Check
Paycheck
Student ID
Government Document
Additional Voting Resources
Voter eligibility Voting accessibility Military/overseas voting Additional rules & requirementsVoting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
What you should know about what's happening with the 2020 election and how it all works.
This guide is part of Citizen by CNN, a civic engagement platform that convenes people around issues that matter to them, helping them stay informed and engaged in the political process.
Citizen and the Voter Guide are just one example of the many ways CNN Politics connects you to the tools and resources you need to participate in the 2020 presidential election.