US EditionEarly Voting Begins in Parts of Illinois Thursday for Primary Election
Early voting starts Feb. 5 in multiple Illinois counties with options including in-person, mail, and same-day registration ahead of the March 17 primary election.
- On Feb. 5, Illinois voters can begin early and mail voting, continuing through Primary Election Day, March 17, 2026.
- The March 17 primary will determine party nominees for the Nov. 3 general election, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker's third-term bid and Sen. Dick Durbin's open U.S. Senate seat.
- For vote-by-mail, applications go through local election authorities and must be received by 5 p.m. on March 12, with a signed, sealed envelope with the voter’s name.
- Grace-Period same-day registration allows unregistered voters to register and vote immediately with two forms of ID , and polls will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with anyone in line by 7 p.m. allowed to vote.
- A legal reminder: Illinois law on completed ballot photos prohibits posting them and could be a felony, but 'I Voted' sticker selfies are allowed; voters must register by Feb. 17 or online by March 1.
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