Question 1

Who Can Register in Illinois

Accepted Answer

To register to vote in Illinois, you must: Be a U.S. citizen Live in your election precinct for at least 30 days prior to Election Day Be at least 17 years old by the Primary Election and turn 18 by the General Election Not be serving a sentence of confinment in any penal institution Not claim the right to vote anywhere else

Question 2

Where to Vote in Illinois

Accepted Answer

You can search for your polling place here.

Question 3

Vote-by-mail

Accepted Answer

No excuse is needed to vote by mail.

Question 4

Early Voting

Accepted Answer

Illinois offers in-person early voting. No excuse is needed to vote early. Early voting begins the 40th day before the election and ends the day before the election.

Question 5

Primary Elections In Illinois

Accepted Answer

Illinois has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Question 6

Voter ID Requirements

Accepted Answer

ID is not required to vote in Illinois. However, if you are registering to vote during Grace Period registration, you must provide two forms of ID. If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and didn't provide a copy of your ID or your social security number, you must present ID (showing your name and address) at the polls.

Valid forms of ID include: A current and valid photo identification Utility bill Bank statement Government check Paycheck Lease or contract for residence Student ID and mail addressed to voter’s residence Other government document If you are required to show ID at the polls but do not bring it, you can vote a provisional ballot and submit additional information to the election authority later. The additional information must be received by the election authority no later than the close of business on the Tuesday following the election. The election authority has 14 days following the election to determine voter eligibility, and thus if the ballot should be counted. The provisional voter may find out if their ballot was counted, or if it was not counted, the reason that it was not counted. If the ballot is not counted, the provisional voter affidavit will be used as a registration application and the voter will be sent a voters registration ID card.

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