Illinois 2026 General Election
Official rosters identify ballot placement. Campaign details cite self-stated sources. Filing records are shown separately and do not establish ballot eligibility.
Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Grace-period registration and voting
Begins October 7; check your election authority for locationsVerified October 12, 2026
Early voting at election authority office
September 24–November 2; additional sites and hours varyVerified October 12, 2026
Vote-by-mail request receipt
October 29Verified October 12, 2026
Ballot receipt and hand-delivery deadline
Check the official requirementsElection Day polling hours
6 a.m.–7 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Polls close
Statewide
November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM Central Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Election Day registration
November 3 at designated grace-period locations; ID requirements applyVerified October 12, 2026
Vote-by-mail ballot postmark
Mailed domestic ballots; confirm receipt cutoff with the election authority
Postmarked by November 3; receipt deadline must also be metVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
U.S. Senate
Governor
U.S. House (17 seats)
State Legislature (157 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
19 federal/gubernatorial races and 157 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
IL Election Resources
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State Election Office
2329 S. Macarthur Blvd, Springfield, Illinois, 62704