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Voting Information
Register to Vote
Voter registration requirements in Illinois:
- be a citizen of the United States
- be a resident of Illinois and of your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
- be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
- not be in jail for a felony conviction (but you can vote if you have completed your sentence)
- not claim the right to vote anywhere else
- In Person: 28 days before Election Day, after which you may register during the early voting period through Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 28 days before Election Day.
- Online: 16 days before Election Day.
Absentee Ballots
Any registered Illinois voter can request an absentee ballot.
Absentee ballot application deadline:
- In person: received 1 day before the election
- By mail: received 5 days before the election
- Online: received 5 days before the election
Absentee ballot due:
- The ballot is postmarked by election day and received by 14 days after the election
Voter ID Information
If you have voted before or presented a valid ID during time of registration, you do not need to show an ID when voting.
If you have not presented an ID when registering to vote, you will need to do so at the polling place. You can present one of the following:
- Driver’s license number
- State ID number
- Last 4 digits of your Social Security number
- A copy of a current and valid photo ID
- A utility bill
- Bank statement
- Paycheck
- Government check
- Or other government documentation that shows your name and address, or student ID with (i) a copy of your lease, or (ii) postmarked mail at current residence
If you have voted before or presented a valid ID during time of registration, you do not need to show an ID when voting.
If you are voting by mail for the first time, you will need to provide one of the following documents with your ballot:
- Current and valid photo ID
- Utility bill
- Bank statement
- Government check
- Paycheck
- Government document with voter’s name and address
- Student ID with a copy of your lease or a postmarked mail at your current residence.
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