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