March 19, 2024 Illinois Primary Election
Important Election Dates
Dec 20: First day to apply for a vote by mail ballot.
Feb 8: First day for early voting at the office of the election authority.
Feb 8: First day for the election authority to mail an official ballot to registered voters within the US.
Feb 20: Last day regular (paper) voter registration.
Feb 21-Mar 19: Grace period registration and voting at an election authority and polling sites; continues through election day.
Mar 3: Last day for online voter registration. Grace period registration available at election authority and early voting sites.
Mar 4: First day to vote early at permanent polling places.
Mar 14: Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications.
Mar 18: Last day for early voting. Last day to apply in person at the election authority for a vote by mail ballot.
March 19: General Primary Election Day!
Polls open 6:00 am–7:00 pm