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Election Day 2026 in Chicago
Tuesday, November 4. Polls open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Polling Hours
6:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Registration Deadline
October 20, 2026
Find Your Polling Place
chicagoelections.gov/en/your-voter-information.html
Voter ID
No ID required
Early Voting
September 24, 2026 through November 3, 2026
Same-day voter registration is available in Illinois
Mail-In / Absentee Ballot
Deadline: November 3, 2026
Online voter registration is available in Illinois.
What's on Your Ballot
- Governor
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House
- Cook County races
Find Your Polling Place
Look up your exact voting location, sample ballot, and wait times.
Go to IL voter portalInformation based on current Illinois election law. Verify with your local election office. Last updated 2026-10-19.