Voter Resources
Make your voice heard by being an educated voter. And vote loud!
Upcoming Elections 2023
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Consolidated General Election April 4, 2023
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KEY DATES
3/19: Last day for online voter registration
3/20: First day of Early Voting
3/30: Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot
4/3: Last day of early voting
4/4: Last day to vote. Last date to postmark vote-by-mail ballots.
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Voter Information
General Information
Ways to Vote
Voter Registration
To register to vote, you must be:
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A U.S. citizen
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At least 18 years old by the general election
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A resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day
Register to Vote​
Identification required:
Online: Illinois driver’s license or state ID
In-person: Two forms of identification with at least one showing your current residence address
By mail: Illinois driver’s license number or state identification card number
If you have neither of those, verification by the last 4 digits of your social security number or a copy of an accepted document (see below) with your name and address.
Acceptable forms of ID include:
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Illinois driver’s license
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Illinois state ID
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Employee or student ID
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Credit card
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Social security card
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Birth certificate
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Utility bill in applicant’s name
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Mail postmarked to the applicant
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Valid U.S. passport
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Public aid ID card
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Lease or rental contract
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Where to Register In Person
Voter Guides for Students and First-Time Voters
Navigating the Election Process for Students & First Time Voters
College Voter Prep Guide
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