Consolidated election day
is April 1, 2025 Make a plan to vote (If you have a Primary on your ballot, it is February 25) January 2 First day to apply for a vote by mail ballot. March 7 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 - March 31 Grace period registration and voting at election authority sites. March 17 First day to vote early at permanent polling places. March 31 Last day for early voting. April 1 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. Important dates for the April 1 Consolidated Election (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:

  • Democracy and Education: School Leaders in Challenging Times (LWVIL)

    March 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Join us for a virtual panel discussion featuring academics and activists committed to public institutions that empower young citizens with critical knowledge and skills of analysis and discernment. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=764&...

  • Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)

    April 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT at https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=639&

    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...

  • Electoral College Discussion with Rosemary Heilemann (LWV Palos-Orland)

    April 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am CDT at Palos Heights Public Library

    Rosemary Heilemann is a founding member of the LWV Deerfield Electoral College Committee, which has been working since 2017 to educate the public about the Electoral College. This presentation will help explain how the Electoral College impacts our presidential elections. Rosemary will outline the L...

  • Lunch & Learn: UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (LWVIL)

    April 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    LWVIL Issues & Advocacy’s monthly Lunch & Learn series will next feature a presentation from the members of the Illinois League who participated in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This worldwide movement is as important today in the US as ever before. This v...

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League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area
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LWV-Elgin Area is partnering with AAUW-Elgin @ Elgin History Museum, Kim Sigafuss presents:
Singing Bird & the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History 360 Park St. Elgin Saturday, March 15th, 12-1 pm Open to the public. ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy International Women’s Day! Early voting has begun! Make a plan to VOTE! www.clerk.kanecountyil.gov

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Remember, if voting didn't matter, why did it take 75 years for women to get the right to vote? And another 45 years for the Voting Rights Act? Yeah. They were willing to harass and jail them to stop women from voting. They killed and terrorized people of color to keep them from voting. Voting matters.

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105 years of Defending Democracy! Happy Birthday to the League of Women Voters!

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I watch for notice of renewal for me and clearly have missed it. Please let me know amount and dates, and where to send.

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