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.

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