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
Illinois Local Elections
Tue Feb 25, 2025 - Illinois Consolidated Municipal Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person Request by
Tue Jan 28, 2025 - Postmarked by
Tue Jan 28, 2025 - Online by
Sun Feb 9, 2025 - Grace Period
A voter who registers or changes their address during this grace period must vote via "grace period voting."
From Wed Jan 29, 2025 to Tue Feb 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Online by
Thu Feb 20, 2025 - Post Received by
Thu Feb 20, 2025 - In-Person Request by
Mon Feb 24, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Mar 11, 2025
Early Voting Available
Early VotingEarly voting at Election Authority Offices starts on Jan 16. Early voting at permanent polling places starts on Feb 10 .
From Mon Feb 10, 2025 to Mon Feb 24, 2025
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
A voter who registers or changes their address during this grace period must vote via "grace period voting."
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 byTue Apr 15, 2025
Early Voting Available
Early VotingEarly voting at Election Authority Offices starts on Feb 20. Early voting at permanent polling places starts on Mar 7.
From Fri Mar 7, 2025 to Mon Mar 31, 2025
Illinois Federal and State Elections
Illinois Local Elections
Tue Feb 25, 2025 - Illinois Consolidated Municipal Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
Received byMon Jan 27, 2025
Military:
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Feb 18, 2025
Military:
Received byTue Feb 18, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Mar 11, 2025
Military:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Mar 11, 2025
Tue Apr 1, 2025 - Illinois Consolidated Municipal General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Mar 4, 2025
Military:
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byMon Mar 24, 2025
Military:
Received byMon Mar 24, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Apr 15, 2025
Military:
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Apr 15, 2025
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