General election day
is November 5, 2024
Make a plan to vote
August 7 First day to apply for a vote by mail ballot. Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications. September 26 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. October 8 Last day for regular (paper) voter registration. October 9–November 5 Grace period registration and voting at election authority sites. October 20 Last day for online voter registration. Grace period registration is available at election authority and early voting sites. October 21 First day to vote early at permanent polling places. November 4 Last day for early voting. November 5 General Election Day! Polls open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Elections are administered locally by Illinois’ election authorities. For the most accurate information on where and when to vote, consult your local election authority. October 31 (17-year-olds are eligible to register for a Primary Election if they will be 18 by the General Election) Am I eligible to vote in Illinois? check You must be a U.S. citizen check You must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day check You must live in your precinct for at least 30 days before the election check You must not claim the right to vote elsewhere check You must not be in prison or jail serving time for a conviction — but persons who have completed their sentences and who meet all other requirements listed above are eligible to register and vote in Illinois Are you registered to vote? Check your Registration You can register to vote in person at any of the following locations: location_on location_on County Clerk's Office location_on Board of Elections Office location_on City and Village Halls location_on Township Offices Driver's License Facilities Find early voting locations near you. notification_important Illinois offers voter registration at all early voting locations in the lead-up to an election. To register IN PERSON, you need two forms of identification, one of which must list your current address. ​The following are acceptable: Passport or Military ID Driver's License or State ID card Vehicle registration card College/University/School/Work ID Lease, mortgage or deed to home Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid card Credit or debit card Insurance card Illinois FOID card Mail of the following types addressed to you: LINK/Public Aid/Department of Human Services card Civic, union or professional membership card Bill, transcript, or school report card
Bank statement, pay stub, or pension statement
Utility, medical, or insurance bill
Official mail from any government agency
You can register to vote (or change your address) online. Online voter registration closes 16 days before the election. To register ONLINE, you need all four of the following: Illinois Drivers License or State ID number Date the license or ID was issued Last four digits of social security number Birth date Register now at the Illinois Online voter registration application website

Upcoming LWVEA Events:

  • Should We Abolish the Electoral College? (LWV Jo Daviess County)

    SHOULD WE ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE? League of Women Voters Event Discusses Why It’s Time Does the electoral college system have you scratching your head about how it works and why we use it to elect our President and Vice President? Join the League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County at 7:00...

    November 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CST at Galena Center for the Arts
  • Exploring the Idea of a Mississippi River Compact (LWV Upper Mississippi River Region)

    The idea or a Mississippi River Compact has been rumbling up and down the river for years without getting a real toe-hold. A Mississippi River Compact would be a legal agreement between all ten mainstem Mississippi River states and the Federal Government. If enacted, a Compact could provide a forum ...

    December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CST at https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog/exploring-the-idea-of-a-mississippi-river-compact
  • From Funding to Equal Access: The State of Illinois’ Colleges (LWVIL)

    Let’s talk about the state of Illinois’ colleges. Join us to hear from Ralph Martire, Professor of Public Policy at Roosevelt University and Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.js...

    December 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST at https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=674&
  • Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)

    The League’s Observer Corps play a key role in community education and engagement. Trained Observers help their communities stay informed about decisions that impact them locally, while encouraging government transparency and accountability. Learn more about the Observer Corps. https://static1...

    December 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST at https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=629&

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Make a plan to VOTE! Early voting is available today until 4:00 pm at Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Ave & at Elgin Township Office 729 S. McLean Blvd. Sunday from 10 - 4

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