How to register to vote in Illinois

By NPR staff
  •   Published Sept. 17, 2024

Key links

General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines

Online Register by Sunday, Oct. 20
By mail Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 8
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 5
Illinois offers “grace period” registration, in which anyone who misses the deadline can register through Election Day in person at local election offices.

Last updated Sept. 17, 2024. Notice something wrong or out of date? Email us at voting@npr.org.