Presidential Election
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Key Dates
Date |
Event |
10/08/24 | Last day for voters to register to vote by mail. |
10/20/24 | Last day to register to vote by online application |
10/21/24 | First day of early voting |
10/31/24 | Last day to request a mail ballot, including military and overseas voters |
11/04/24 | Last day of early voting |
11/04/24 | Last day of grace period registration and early voting |
11/05/24 | Last day mail ballots can be postmarked |
11/05/24 | Election Day |
These links are for Cook County Residents. Please see the sidebar on the right for additional counties.
When to Re-Register
Your registration is permanent unless you move or change your name. You may update an existing registration via the link Register to Vote or Update an Existing Registration on the Illinois Online Voter Registration webpage.
If you are legally changing your name at the Secretary of State’s office, you can ask them to process a new or updated voter registration.
Get Voter Information
Click the County that you reside in to get the most accurate voting and early voting information.
OCTOBER 21 – OCTOBER 26
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
OCTOBER 27
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
OCTOBER 28 to NOVEMBER 2
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
NOVEMBER 3
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
NOVEMBER 4
Last Day of Early Voting
Monday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
NOVEMBER 5 – ELECTION DAY!
Polling locations: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
For those not residing in Cook County, follow the links below to determine your early voting locations. Hours vary by location.
Lake County Early Voting Locations