Please refer to the Illinois Voter Registration page for information about how to register to vote.
In Illinois, polls are open 6am-7pm on election days.
The next Illinois General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. This is a Presidential General Election. The next Gubernatorial General Election will be Tuesday, November 6, 2018. In between, there will be a consolidated general election on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
Various voting deadlines apply if you wish to vote in a general election.
40 days before election (Thursday, September 29, 2016): First day of early voting in counties where that is permitted (this includes Rock Island County)
28 days before election (Tuesday, October 11, 2016): Last day for US citizens temporarily living outside the US to apply to vote by mail (application must be received by this date)
Last day to register to vote
27 days before election (Wednesday, October 12, 2016): Grace period registration/voting begins for people who have moved within 30 days of the election (see "Registering to Vote in Illinois" for more criteria and restrictions)
1 day before election (Monday, November 7, 2016): Last day for early voting
If you aren't sure whether you are registered to vote, you can enter your information here to find out. Once you register, your voter registration is valid as long as you stay in the same residence!
Where do you vote? You can find your polling place for election day by entering your information here.