Illinois

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Next election

Illinois General Election

Nov 3, 2026

103

days away

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Registering to vote in Illinois — deadlines straight from our data

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Upcoming elections

GeneralIL103 days away

Nov 3, 2026

General election for an open U.S. Senate seat, Governor, and statewide offices.

U.S. SenateGovernorAttorney GeneralComptrollerU.S. House

On the ballot

Question 1: Pension Reform Amendment
Modifies the Illinois Constitution's pension protection clause to allow benefit adjustments for future hires.

Oct 19, 2026 (88d)

Absentee by

Oct 29, 2026

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