Illinois General Primary Election: March 17, 2026

TBA: First day to apply for a vote by mail ballot.

TBA: First day to vote early or by mail.

TBA: Last day for regular (paper) voter registration.

TBA: Grace period registration and voting at election authority and early voting sites.

TBA: Last day for online voter registration. Grace period registration is still available at election authority and early voting sites.

TBA: Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications.

March 17: Primary Election Day! Polls open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Elections are administered locally by Illinois’ 108 election authorities.
For the most accurate information on where and when to vote, consult your local election authority.