Election Day in Illinois in 2026 is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the general election, and Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for the statewide primary.

Quick Scoop

Key Dates for Illinois in 2026

  • Primary Election Day (statewide offices, Congress, legislature): Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
  • Polling hours: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time statewide on Election Day.

Why These Dates Matter

  • March 17, 2026: You choose which candidates from each party advance to the November ballot.
  • November 3, 2026: Voters decide the final winners for major offices, including U.S. Congress and key state positions.

Extra Tips

  • You can confirm your specific polling place and ballot details through the Illinois State Board of Elections website (elections.il.gov) or your local election authority.
  • Early voting and vote‑by‑mail both start weeks before Election Day; exact start dates vary but are listed by the League of Women Voters of Illinois and local county clerks.

TL;DR: In Illinois, Election Day for the primary is March 17, 2026 , and for the general election is November 3, 2026 , with polls open 6 a.m.–7 p.m..

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