As the Illinois primary election nears, many voters across Illinois are gearing up to cast their ballots.
With early voting coming to an end next week, a number of residents will vote on Election Day itself, which falls on Tuesday, March 17. For those planning to do so, here’s information about voting then – including when the polls will be open.
Here’s what to know:
What time do polls open, close in Illinois?
All polling sites across the state open at 6 a.m. CST on Election Day, in accordance with state law. Polls will close at 7 p.m.
What if polls have closed, and I’m still in line?
If you find yourself in line when polls close, you will still be able to vote.
How can I find my polling place?
The Illinois State Board of Elections has 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, a polling place search feature may be offered on your county clerk’s website.
Can you register to vote on Election Day in Illinois?
The traditional voter registration period always ends 28 days prior to the election, however, you won’t be out of luck afterward.
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.
There’s also no need to worry if you want to change the address where you are registered to vote; you’ll still be able to do that, too.
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 be required to vote immediately if you wish to vote in this election cycle.
More information can be found here.
What if I’m not sure if I’m registered to vote?
Voters can locate their registration status 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 see if you are registered in Illinois.
If you are registered, the website will tell you where your polling place is.
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