Important Election Dates
February 5, 2026: First day to vote early or by mail.
February 17, 2026: Last day for regular (paper) voter registration.
February 18, 2026: First day of grace period for in-person voter registration and voting at election authority and early voting sites; continues through Election Day.
March 1, 2026: Last day for online voter registration. Grace period registration is available at election authority and early voting sites.
March 12, 2026: Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications.
March 17, 2026: Gubernatorial Primary Election / Polls are open from 6:00 am. to 7:00 pm!
Resources to help you register to vote, discover your polling place, learn about your elected officials, and more!
- Learn how to register:
- Access your voter information to find your early voting site, discover your polling location, learn about your ballot status, and to see a sample ballot.
- Find your elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Learn about the candidates from their websites, social media, press, endorsers and board of elections for comprehensive, nonpartisan information about the candidates and referendums on your ballot.
- Learn about the judicial candidates around Cook County.