Illinois Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Illinois Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Illinois elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Illinois elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Illinois.

Illinois Federal and State Elections

There are currently no upcoming state or federal elections identified for this state.

Illinois Local Elections

Tue Apr 1, 2025 - Illinois Consolidated Municipal General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • In-Person Request by
    Tue Mar 4, 2025
  • Postmarked by
    Tue Mar 4, 2025
  • Online by
    Sun Mar 16, 2025
  • Grace Period
    From Wed Mar 5, 2025 to Tue Apr 1, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Online by
    Thu Mar 27, 2025
  • Post Received by
    Thu Mar 27, 2025
  • In-Person Request by
    Mon Mar 31, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 15, 2025

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Fri Mar 7, 2025 to Mon Mar 31, 2025

What's On My Ballot

Go to the Sample Ballot Lookup for candidate names and to learn of any ballot measures and proposed state constitutional amendments on your ballot.

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