Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Your vote is your voice. Make a plan to vote and find the information you need below.
Important Dates
📅 September 24, 2026
Early voting begins at the Lake County Clerk's Office. Vote by Mail ballots begin being mailed to voters who have requested them.
📅 October 18, 2026
Last day to register to vote through the Illinois online voter registration system.
📅 October 19, 2026
Countywide early voting begins.
📅 October 29, 2026
Last day election authorities can receive applications to vote by mail.
📅 November 2, 2026
Last day of early voting.
📅 November 3, 2026 — Election Day
Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Voter Resources
Lake County Voters
Register to Vote
Check Your Voter Registration
Find Early Voting Locations
Find an Election Day Voting Location
Request or Track a Vote by Mail Ballot
View Your Sample Ballot
Cook County Voters
Register to Vote
Check Your Voter Information
Find Early Voting Locations
Find Your Election Day Polling Place
Vote by Mail Information
Illinois Voter Resources
Visit the Illinois State Board of Elections for statewide voter registration and election information.