Illinois · 2026

Vote in Illinois

We The Vetted scores your candidates on the Constitution — but a score only matters if you show up. Here's everything you need to register, confirm where you vote, and cast your ballot in the Election Day. Every tool below goes straight to the official Illinois State Board of Elections.

Register to vote

Register online in minutes, or update your address if you've moved. You'll need an Illinois driver's license or state ID.

Check your registration

Confirm you're registered, see your polling place, and preview the districts you vote in — all in one lookup.

Check my registration

Find your polling place

Look up exactly where you vote on Election Day by your registered address.

Find my polling place

Vote by mail

Any registered Illinois voter can request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Apply early so it reaches you in time.

Request a mail ballot

Key Illinois dates

Sept 24, 2026

Early voting & mail ballots begin

Early voting opens and mail ballots start going out (about 40 days before Election Day).

Oct 18, 2026

Online registration deadline

Last day to register or update your address online. After this, you can still register in person through Election Day (grace-period registration).

Oct 29, 2026

Mail-ballot request deadline

Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot by mail. Apply earlier to be safe.

Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Polls are open statewide. You can still register and vote the same day at your polling place. Mail ballots must be postmarked today.

Dates follow Illinois election law for the November 3, 2026 general election. Always confirm the exact deadlines for your area with the Illinois State Board of Elections or your local election authority.

Know before you go

See how the Republican in your race scores on the Second Amendment and the Constitution — and exactly where their Democrat opponent stands — before you fill out your ballot.

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