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Illinois State Board of Elections
Voting by Mail
Next Election 2024 General Election Election Date 11/5/2024
Information
Voting by mail is an option for voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day. Voters can request a vote by mail ballot through the mail or in person.

The first day to file an application for a vote by mail ballot with the Election Authority is 8/7/2024.

All requests by mail must be received by the Election Authority by 10/31/2024.

All in-person early voting requests must be made by 11/4/2024.

Additional provisions and requirements apply to
Military and Overseas Citizens.
Accessible Vote By Mail
Voters with print disabilities may receive their vote by mail ballots through electronic transmission, which allows a voter with a print disability to mark and verify their vote by mail ballot using their own assistive technologies. Print disabilities are defined as a temporary or permanent physical or mental impairment (such as blindness, low vision, physical dexterity limitations, or learning or cognitive disabilities) which prevent the person from effectively reading, writing, or using printed material. Voters with print disabilities who wish to vote in this manner MUST complete an Accessible Vote by Mail application. The applications are available to download at the bottom of this webpage and should be sent to the election authority of their jurisdiction.

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