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:

  • LWV of Oak Park River Forest Centennial Gala (LWV Oak Park/River Forest)

    The League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest invites you to the Centennial Gala celebrating our 100th Anniversary (1924-2024) on Sunday, October 20, 5:30 pm at The Nineteenth Century Club (178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL).

    October 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT at The Nineteenth Century Club
  • Our Fight, Our Future – 2024 Voting Rights Campaign (LWV Greater Rockford)

    The ACLU of Illinois, the League of Women Voters of Rockford, and the American Association of University Women are thrilled to come together to host a community discussion on voting rights and the importance of local offices on our civil liberties work. The event will include a lively discussion on ...

    October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT at Second First Church
  • CANCELED – Illinois Representative Districts 43, 49, and 65 – Meet the Candidates Night

    Meet the Candidates 2024 General IL Rep Districts 43, 49, 65

    Invited candidates in contested races include Illinois Representative District 43 , Illinois Representative District 49 , and Illinois Representative District 65

    October 22 @ 6:30 pm CDT at Gail Borden Public Library
  • Illinois Holocaust Museum Tour (LWV Palatine/Barrington/Schaumburg Areas)

    Join the League for an enlightening tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum that includes the following exhibitions: * Voices of Genocide explores how and why genocide continues to occur across geography and time. Learn from survivors and descendants of genocide in America, Guatemala, Bosnia-Herzegovi...

    October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

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LWV-IL President Becky Simon & LWV-Elgin Area President Sue Whitworth are presenting @ this event. Please join us!

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Your vote is your voice! 
We are partnering with The Key Club @
Larkin High School this week registering new voters. Please bring 2 forms of ID, 1 with your current address.  #U46 #larkinroyalsImage attachment

Your vote is your voice!
We are partnering with The Key Club @
Larkin High School this week registering new voters. Please bring 2 forms of ID, 1 with your current address. #U46 #larkinroyals
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You have questions, come get answers.
Batavia City Hall 100 N. Island Ave.

You have questions, come get answers.
Batavia City Hall 100 N. Island Ave.
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Be an informed voter! Join us, Monday 9/30 @ 6:30!
Batavia City Hall 100 N. Island Ave. Batavia

Be an informed voter! Join us, Monday 9/30 @ 6:30!
Batavia City Hall 100 N. Island Ave. Batavia
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