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HOW TO VOTEIN WILL COUNTY

Everything you need to make a voting plan for the 2026 Illinois General Election—registration, early voting, vote by mail, Election Day and trusted official links.

EARLY VOTING IS OPEN · Find locations and hours
Start with one choice

How will you vote?

Choose an option below. The instructions only appear when you click, so you can focus on the information you need.

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VOTE NOWEARLY OR BY MAIL

Vote before Election Day—in person at an early-voting location or from home with a mail ballot.

Click to see both options

Early Voting

Choose a convenient day and vote at an approved Will County early-voting location.

Voting windowNow through Monday, Nov. 2
  1. Check the official locations and hours.
  2. Choose the site and time that work for you.
  3. Vote in person before Election Day.
FIND EARLY-VOTING LOCATIONS

Vote by Mail

Request a ballot, follow the enclosed instructions and return it as early as possible.

Application deadlineThursday, Oct. 29
  1. Apply through the Will County Clerk.
  2. Complete the ballot and sign the certification envelope.
  3. Return it using an approved method.
APPLY FOR A MAIL BALLOT
Final in-person option

VOTE ONELECTION DAY

Vote at your assigned polling place on Tuesday, November 3.

Click for Election Day steps

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Before you goConfirm your assigned polling place
  1. Look up your polling place.
  2. Review your sample ballot.
  3. Vote between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
FIND MY POLLING PLACE
Open only what you need

Your voting checklist.

Click any section for deadlines, registration help or a simple plan for voting.

01IMPORTANT DATESSee every registration, early-voting and mail-ballot deadline.+
SEP 24Early voting beganEarly voting opened at the Clerk’s office; mail ballots began going out.
OCT 18Online registration deadlineIllinois online voter registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
OCT 19Expanded early votingSatellite locations begin opening across Will County.
OCT 29Mail-ballot request deadlineThe election authority must receive your application.
NOV 2Last day to vote earlyConfirm your location’s closing time before leaving.
NOV 3Election DayPolls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
02BE READY TO VOTECheck your registration, update your address and know what identification to bring.+
Check my registrationIllinois portal Register or update my addressOfficial options Visit the Will County ClerkLocal information

Registering after Oct. 18?

Grace-period and Election Day registration remain available at designated locations. You must register in person and vote at that time.

Bring two forms of identification. At least one must show your current address.

VIEW OFFICIAL ID GUIDANCE
03MAKE A PLAN TO VOTEUse this five-minute checklist before you leave home or return your ballot.+

Your five-minute voting plan

A quick check now can prevent confusion later. Save your official location and hours on your phone and put your voting time on your calendar.

Voters with disabilities or print disabilities can request accessible assistance and accessible vote-by-mail options.

ACCESSIBLE VOTING INFORMATION
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Verify registrationConfirm your name and current address.
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Choose how you will voteEarly, by mail or on Election Day.
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Confirm location and hoursUse the official Clerk links.
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Review your ballotLook at the official sample ballot.
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Bring what you needEspecially if registering or changing your address.
Always confirm current information through the Will County Clerk before leaving home.
Need official help?

Contact the Will County Clerk.

The Clerk’s office is the authoritative local source for registration, polling places, early-voting hours, vote-by-mail instructions and election updates.

Military and overseas voters can also use the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

Will County Clerk
302 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 740-4615
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

willcountyclerk.gov →

This nonpartisan page summarizes public election information. The Will County Clerk and Illinois State Board of Elections are the authoritative sources. Last reviewed September 30, 2026.