Election Protection Hotlines

Have questions about voting? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer.

ENGLISH 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683

SPANISH 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682

ASIAN LANGUAGES 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683

ARABIC 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287

Important Election Dates & Deadlines

September 26: Election authority begins mailing vote by mail ballots. Early voting begins at select polling locations.

October 8: Last day for regular (paper) voter registration.

October 9 - November 5: In-person voter registration and same-day voting at election authority and polling sites.

October 20: Last day to register to vote online. (In-person voter registration remains open through election day.)

October 21: Early voting expands to more polling locations.

October 31: Last day for election authority to receive vote-by-mail ballot applications.

November 4: Last day for early voting.

November 5: General Election Day! Polls open 6am to 7pm

What ID do I need to register to vote?

ONLINE voter registration requires 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

IN PERSON voter registration requires two forms of ID, one of which must list your current address. The following are acceptable:

• Passport or Military ID

• Driver's License or State ID card

• College/University/School/Work ID

• Vehicle registration card

• Lease, mortgage or deed to home

• Credit or debit card

• Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid card

• Insurance card

• Civic, union or professional membership card

• LINK/Public Aid/Department of Human Services card

• Illinois FOID card

• Mail of the following types addressed to you

  • Bill, transcript, or school report card

  • Bank statement, pay stub, or pension statement

  • Utility, medical, or insurance bill

  • Official mail from any government agency

For more information, please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website.