General Election: November 5, 2024

Key Dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

10/8/2024	Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials
10/8/2024	Last day to register to vote by online application
10/21/2024	First day of early voting
10/31/2024	Last day to request a mail ballot, including military and overseas voters
11/4/2024	Last day of early voting
11/5/2024	Last day mail ballots can be postmarked
11/5/2024	Election Day

View our Events Calendar to review important dates for the the upcoming 2024 General Elections.

To check your registration or to request a mail-in ballot–

Contact the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

Find information about the upcoming General Election offices and candidates:

Illinois Voter Guide

Ballotpedia

Vote For Judges: information/ratings for judicial races.

WTTW News’ Voter Guide: candidate profiles that include detailed, issue-based questionnaires, and video interviews that allow you to hear directly from candidates.

Hotline for election questions:
(224) 724-9677

LWV IL formed this important task force in January 2024 with the goal of educating the general public on mis/disinformation— and its impact on our elections. To learn more, click on the box above.

New!

It is now possible for 16-year-olds to preregister to vote. 17-year-olds are eligible to register for a Primary Election if they will be 18 by the General Election. Click here to learn more.

Work on Election Day!

Watch a short video from the Cook County Clerk on How to Work on Election Day.

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