Election 2026: Voter Information
The following dates are state set election dates, not every county in each state will have an election on the scheduled dates.
Illinois
Illinois Primary: March 17
Voter registration deadline: Feb. 17
Online registration deadline: March 1
Grace period in-person registration deadline: Feb. 18 - March 17
Early voting: Feb. 5 - March 16
Illinois General Election: November 3
Voter registration deadline: Oct. 6
Online registration deadline: Oct. 18
Grace period in-person registration deadline: Oct. 7 - Nov. 3
Illinois Voter information
How do I register for the election in Illinois?
In Illinois, you must be 18 on or before the date of the General Election, a US Citizen, and an Illinois resident.
You can check here if you are unsure if you have already registered. If you need to register, click here to begin registration. Or you can register in person with two forms of ID.
Where do I go?
To find a location for voting, click here: Illinois election locator
Polling Times:
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election days.
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Missouri
Missouri General Municipal Election: April 7
Voter registration deadline: March 11
Absentee Voting: Feb. 24 - April 6
Missouri Primary Election: Aug. 4
Voter registration deadline: July 8
Absentee Voting: June 23 - Aug. 3
Missouri General Election: Nov. 3
Voter registration deadline: Oct. 7
Absentee Voting: Sept. 22
Missouri Voter information
How do I register to vote in Missouri?
To register in Missouri, you must be 17 ½ years old, 18 years of age to vote, US Citizen, and a Missouri Resident.
You can check here if you are unsure if you have already registered. To begin registration, click here. There are other options for registration, like mail and in-person.
Where do I go to vote?
To find close voting polls, click here.
Polling Times:
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election days.
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Iowa
Iowa Primary Election: June 2
Voter registration deadline (mail and online): May 18
Iowa General Election: Nov. 3
Voter registration deadline (mail and online): Oct. 19
Iowa Voter information
How do I register to vote in Iowa?
To register in Iowa, you must be a US Citizen, an Iowa resident, and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day.
If you need to check if you have already registered to vote, check here. If you need to register, click here. Other voting options are available, such as in person or by mail.
Where do I go to vote?
To locate a polling place, click here Iowa voting locator.
Polling Times:
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election days.
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