Elections are administered locally by Illinois’ 108 election authorities. For the most accurate information on where and when to vote, consult your local election authority.
Illinois Consolidated Primary Election: February 25, 2025
November 27: First day to apply for a vote by mail ballot
December 2: Municipal Caucus held
December 3: Township Caucus held
January 16: First day to vote early at the office of the election authority.
First day for the election authority to mail an official ballot to registered voters within the United States.
January 28: Last day for regular (paper) voter registration.
January 29–February 25: Grace period registration and voting at election authority and early voting sites.
February 9: Last day for online voter registration. Grace period registration is still available at election authority and early voting sites.
February 10: First day to vote early at permanent polling places.
February 20: Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications.
February 25: Election Day! Polls open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Illinois Consolidated Election: April 1, 2025
January 2: First day to apply for a vote by mail ballot.
February 20: First day to vote early at the office of the election authority.
First day for the election authority to mail an official ballot to registered voters within the United States.
March 4: Last day for regular (paper) voter registration.
March 5–April 1: Grace period registration and voting at election authority and early voting sites.
March 16: Last day for online voter registration. Grace period registration is still available at election authority and early voting sites.
March 17: First day to vote early at permanent polling places.
March 27: Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications.
April 1: General Election Day! Polls open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
