Illinois Elections Calendar
EVEN NUMBERED YEARS:
MARCH. 3rd Tuesday. General Primary Election
- Nomination of Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary District Officers.
- Election of political party officers, Referenda, special elections.
- Every 4th year since 1988, Presidential preference/advisory election.
NOVEMBER. 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday: General Election
- Election of Federal, State, Legislative, Judicial, County and Sanitary District Officers
- Retention of Judicial Officers
- Referenda
- Special Elections.
ODD-NUMBERED YEARS:
FEBRUARY. Last Tuesday Consolidated Primary Election
- Nomination of Municipal, Township and Road District Officers
- Referenda
- Special Elections
APRIL. First Tuesday Consolidated Election
- Election of Municipal, Township, Road District, Park District Library District, School District, Community College District, Fire Protection District, and other special district officers
- Regional Board of School Trustees; Referenda; Special Elections
General Voter Information:
ELECTIONS HOURS: Polling places are generally open from 6AM to 7PM on Election Day. Hours at early voting sites will vary.
The Cook County Clerk maintains a web page that provides up to date information on voting. http://cookcountyclerk.com/elections
From the website, use “YOUR VOTER INFORMATION” to search for voting location, sample ballots, and other information unique to you.
You can:
- Verify your voter registration
- Find your polling place
- See your sample ballot, when available
- See a list of your elected officials and their contact information
- Check your mail ballot status (Use the "Search by Birthday" feature)
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
- Voter qualifications
- Where and how to register
- When to re-register
- How do I know I'm registered?
- Key dates and deadlines
- Grace period registration and voting
Lake County has a similar site https://www.lakecountyil.gov/332/Voter-Services. See also https://www.lakecountyil.gov/351/Voter-Power-for-Registered-Voters
Phone Numbers:
Cook County Clerk (312) 603-0906
Lake County Voter Registration Services 847-377-Vote (8683)
State Board of Elections (312) 814-6440
Voter Links:
Cook County Clerk
A treasure trove of information, including:
- Directory of elected officials
- Election results
- Polling locations
- Early voting
- Voter registration
Illinois State Board of Elections
Information for voters, candidates, local election officials, and others.
League Links:
League of Women Voters (National Organization)
LWV of Illinois
LWV of Cook County