How To Register To Vote In Illinois For The First Time

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How to register to vote in illinois for the first time. You must be a united states citizen. You must be 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. 2 documents proving identification. The regular registration period will reopen two days after the election. Follow this checklist and get prepared to go to the polls.

To vote in illinois. Online voter registration has ended in many states for the 2020 election which is today. 13 2020 mail no deadline for in person registration same day registration is available on election day. Get started by using our easy online tool. Request voter registration form be mailed to you here.

Permalink copied to clipboard register to vote it only takes 2 minutes to register. You must live in your election precinct at least 30 days prior to election day. To register to vote by mail in illinois you will need. Grace period registration is an extension of the period of time for a voter to register to vote or to update their registration information. How to vote for the first time everything you need to know about first time voting including how to register what to bring and where to go.

Citizen and at least 18 years old by election day. And if you ve decided to vote in person safely you won t be able to do so unless you re registered. A completed illinois voter registration application form sbe r 19 spanish language version also available. Register in person here. If you would like to register or update your existing registration for this election then you may take advantage of grace period registration.

You can also register to vote by mail or in person on illinois s election website. Voter registration deadlines in illinois online registration deadline. First time voter checklist we ve taken the guesswork out of voting. To be eligible to vote you must be a u s. Same day registration is available in maine at your polling place.