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Registration is open year-round except:

  • During the 27-day period just prior to an election, or 16 days before the election for online registration
  • During the 2-days after each election (1 day after in Chicago)

Voters may now register to vote either by accessing the Online Voter Application, or through the Illinois State Board of Elections website.

Although the regular voter registration period closes 28 days before the election, a grace period registration extends that deadline from the 27th day before an election through Election Day in person at designated sites. Check with your local election authority to determine the locations and hours available in your area. 

Under federal law, citizens may apply to register to vote by mailing in a voter registration application. The applications are available at some public and private facilities where you live.

When you register by mail, your form must be postmarked before the close of registration. Please note that if you register by mail, with the exception of those disabled or in the military, you must vote in person at the polling place or by in-person absentee voting the first time you vote unless you provide sufficient identification in that registration.

 

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