Illinois
Population
12,671,821
Voting-Age Pop.
9,055,187
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 18, 2020
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
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationYes
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ID RequiredNo
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Voters can request a vote by mail ballot through the mail or in person.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
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.
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
Grace period registration through Election Day is only available in-person at designated sites.
Voter ID Requirements
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.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
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
Local
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Utility Bill
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Lease or Contract for Residence
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Mail Addressed to Voter's Residence
Other
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Current and Valid Photo Identification
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Bank Statement
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Government Check
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Paycheck
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Student ID
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Government Document
Additional Voting Resources
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
US Elections FAQ
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