The 2020 U.S. General Election will feature some of the most unique voting regulations in American history. The stakes are too high to not make your voice heard and Illinois has voting rules to ensure all voters are able to cast their ballots however they feel most comfortable. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the election:
Voter Information
The best resource for voters is www.elections.il.gov. On this website you can register to vote, check your voter registration, find your polling place, request an absentee application, check your provisional ballot, and even get a sample ballot to check your voting options. Have a question that isn’t answered below? Go to www.elections.il.gov and you’ll find your answer.
Voting Timeline
9/24 First day for election authority to mail an official ballot to voters who have requested one
9/24 First day for early voting at the office of the election authority & temporary locations
10/6/ Last day for registration or transfer of registration within the offices of the election authority
10/7 First day for grace period registration, voting or change of address in the office of the election authority or at a location designated for this purpose
10/18 ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION Last day for voters to register to vote through the State Board of Elections website. (10 ILCS 5/1A-16.5)
10/19 First day of early voting for counties who have early voting at permanent polling places other than the office of the election authority
10/29 Last day for the election authority to receive application by mail from any registered voter
11/2 Last day for early voting
11/3 Last day for grace period registration and voting
