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2021 Voter Information
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 open from 6AM T0 7PM
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:
State Board of Elections (312) 814-6440
Voter Links:
Cook County Clerk
A treasure trove of information, including:
Vote 411
Personalized information from the League of Women Voters to help you:
Illinois State Board of Elections
Information for voters, candidates, local election officials, and others.
Making Your Voice Heard: How You Can Influence Government Decisions
Tips for communicating with your legislators
Local Links:
Village of Hoffman Estates
Village of Inverness
Village of Palatine
City of Rolling Meadows
Village of Schaumburg
League Links:
League of Women Voters (National Organization)
LWV of Illinois
LWV of Cook County
LWV of the Leagues surrounding Lake Michigan
2021 Voter Information
- Upcoming Elections
Many Illinois communities will hold primary consolidated elections (February 23) and consolidated elections (April 6) in 2021. Local elections are being held for municipalities, school boards, park boards, townships, and other special districts. We will be publishing more information here as it becomes available. Check with your county election authority to determine whether you have a primary election before your consolidated election. Note that the City of Chicago will not hold any elections in 2021. - Ballot Drop Box Reauthorization
LWVIL, as a member of the Promote the Vote coalition, sent a statement to the Illinois legislature in support of reauthorizing Ballot Drop Boxes for the 2021 Spring elections. This may come up during the January 8–13 “lame duck session” and LWVIL encourages people to contact their legislators in support of reauthorization.
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 open from 6AM T0 7PM
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 qualifications
- Where and how to register
- When to re-register
- How do I know I'm registered? Deputy Registrar
- Key dates and deadlines
- Grace period registration and voting
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
Vote 411
Personalized information from the League of Women Voters to help you:
- Register to vote
- Find out what's on your ballot
- Check your voter registration status
- Find your polling place
- Discover upcoming candidate forums in your area
- And much more!
Illinois State Board of Elections
Information for voters, candidates, local election officials, and others.
Making Your Voice Heard: How You Can Influence Government Decisions
Tips for communicating with your legislators
Local Links:
Village of Hoffman Estates
Village of Inverness
Village of Palatine
City of Rolling Meadows
Village of Schaumburg
League Links:
League of Women Voters (National Organization)
LWV of Illinois
LWV of Cook County
LWV of the Leagues surrounding Lake Michigan