How do I register to vote in Illinois?

To register to vote in Illinois, you can register online. The registration deadline is 28 days before Election Day; grace period and same-day registration available. Visit https://ova.elections.il.gov/ to register.

Do I need ID to vote in Illinois?

In Illinois, voter ID requirements are: No ID required.

How do I confirm my vote was counted in Illinois?

After voting in Illinois, you can verify your ballot was received through your state's Secretary of State elections website at https://www.elections.il.gov/. For mail-in ballots, use USPS Informed Delivery to track your envelope. You can also verify your registration status at CanIVote.org. If you received a provisional ballot, use your receipt to check its status within 7-10 days.

How to Vote in Illinois

Q: Can I vote early in Illinois?

Yes, Illinois offers early voting. Begins 40 days before Election Day at election authority offices

Q: How do I vote absentee in Illinois?

Absentee/mail-in voting in Illinois: No-excuse. Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason

“State Sovereignty, National Union”

Capital: Springfield Nickname: The Prairie State Admitted: 1818 (21st state) Electoral Votes: 19

State Bird: Northern Cardinal State Flower: Violet

Registration Deadline 28 days before Election Day; grace period and same-day registration available

Voter ID Required No ID required

Early Voting Yes

Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse

Polling Hours 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Electoral Votes 19

Voter Registration in Illinois

The voter registration deadline in Illinois is 28 days before Election Day; grace period and same-day registration available.

Illinois offers online voter registration.

Illinois has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Illinois, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

Voter ID Requirements in Illinois

Illinois requires No ID required identification to vote.

Early Voting in Illinois

Yes — Illinois offers early voting.

Begins 40 days before Election Day at election authority offices

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Illinois

Absentee and mail-in voting in Illinois: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Illinois

Polls in Illinois are open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Illinois

Felony voting rights in Illinois: After prison.

After You Vote in Illinois

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Illinois Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).