In just a few days, voters across Illinois will cast their Election Day ballots in the 2026 primary, but what time will voting begin and end across the state?
As early voting comes to an end next week, many across the state will be left voting on Election Day itself, which falls on Tuesday, March 17.
Here’s what to know about when and what time polls open and close in Illinois and Indiana
What time do polls open, close in Illinois?
Under Illinois state law, all polling sites across the state open at 6 a.m. CST on Election Day. Polls on Election Day will close at 7 p.m.
Voters who are in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast ballots, according to Illinois law.
Can you still vote if you’re in line after polls close?
Yes.
On Election Day, polls open at 6 a.m. statewide, and will stay open through 7 p.m.
If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
How do I find my polling place?
The Illinois State Board of Elections offers a “polling place lookup” feature on its website.
Enter your zip code and address into the website and hit “submit” and it will show you your polling place.
Chicago residents can vote at their designated polling place or at one of the 51 early voting centers across the city that will remain open through Election Day.
For those outside Chicago, your local county clerk’s website is another place where a polling place search feature is available, as well as additional information regarding the election.
Can you register to vote on Election Day in Illinois?
The traditional voter registration period always ends 28 days prior to the election, however, a voter registration “grace period” allows voters to register and vote in the same day in-person at designated sites up until and on Election Day.
So, no need to worry if you haven’t yet registered to vote or if you want to change the address where you are registered to vote.
To register, you’ll need two forms of ID, including one with your address, and to meet the following criteria:
The voter must be a United States citizen The voter must be 18 years of age or older on Election Day The voter must have lived in their precinct for at least 30 days prior to Election DayAfter registering during the “grace period,” you’ll then be required to vote immediately if you wish to vote in this election cycle.
More information is available here.
What if I don’t know if I’m registered to vote or not?
Voter registration in Illinois can be checked on a “registration lookup” feature offered by the Illinois State Board of Elections.
The website will prompt you to enter your name, birthday, zip code and address to check if you are registered in Illinois.
If you are registered, the website will also tell you where your polling place is.
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