2026 GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY,
March 17th, 2026
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December 17th, 2025
(10 ILCS 5/19-2, 19-4)
First day applications for a Vote by Mail ballot may be submitted.
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February 5th, 2026
(10 ILCS 5/19A-15, 19A-20)
First day of Early Voting
&
(10 ILCS 5/19-4)
First day Vote by Mail ballots may be sent to the post office for delivery.
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February 17th
(10 ILCS 5/1A-16.5(l), 4-6, 4-16, 5-5, 6-29, 6-50) Last day of regular voter registration. Grace period registration begins after this date.
*You may still register online with a valid IL driver’s license or state ID.
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March 1st
(10 ILCS 5/1A-16.5(l))
Last day of online voter registration.
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March 12th
(10 ILCS 5/19-2, 19-4)
Last day Vote by Mail applications may be submitted.
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March 16th
(10 ILCS 5/19A-15, 19A-20)
Last day of Early Voting.
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March 17th
Day of the 2026 General Primary Election.
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2026 Election Calendar for more dates and details pertaining to the 2026 Primary and General Elections.
