Updated September 3, 2026. See upcoming election dates, voter education resources, and information about registering to vote.
Get ready to vote in November
Our Civic Literacy Librarian has put together a voter’s resource guide for the upcoming Gubernatorial Election on November 3, 2026, with:
- General election information
- Local elections & judicial elections information
- Upcoming voter education & civics events at the library
Register to vote
Register to vote online, in person, or through the mail.
To vote in Illinois
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- You must be at least 17 years old on or before the date of the Primary Election and turn 18 on or before the date of the General or Consolidated Election (16-year-olds may preregister to vote).
- You must live in your election precinct at least 30 days prior to the day of the election.
- You must not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of a conviction.
- You may not claim the right to vote anywhere else.
Source: Illinois Online Voter Application
More election info
- March 17, 2026: Gubernatorial Primary Election results
- More upcoming election dates from the Cook County Clerk’s Office