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Voter Registration & Information

Important Dates

Election related dates for voters so you don't miss any important deadlines.

Upcoming Election Dates
  •  
  •  March 19, 2024
  •  Presidential Primary Election
  •  November 5, 2024
  •  Presidential General Election

Illinois Primary Dates

  •  February 20, 2024
  • In-Person Voter Registration Deadline
  •  March 3, 2024
  • Online Voter Registration Deadline
  •  March 4, 2024
  • Early voting starts at polling places
  •  March 14, 2024
  • Mail Ballot request deadline, online or postmarked mail-in
  •  March 18, 2024
  • Mail Ballot request deadline, in-person
  •  March 18, 2024
  • Last day of early voting
  •  March 19, 2024
  • Last day Mail Ballots can be postmarked
  •  March 19, 2024
  • Election Day

Presidential Election Dates

  •  October 8, 2024
  • In-Person Voter Registration Deadline
  •  October 20, 2024
  • Online Voter Registration Deadline
  •  October 21, 2024
  • Early voting starts at polling places
  •  October 31, 2024
  • Mail Ballot request deadline, online or postmarked mail-in
  •  November 4, 2024
  • Mail Ballot request deadline, in-person
  •  November 4, 2024
  • Last day of early voting
  •  November 5, 2024
  • Last day Mail Ballots can be postmarked
  •  November 5, 2024
  • Election Day

Voter Registration

Every voter must be registered to vote. Not sure if you're registered? Check am I registered?External Link Your registration is permanent unless you move or change your name. Not sure if you need to re-register? Check when to re-registerExternal Link.

How to Register

Online:

You can register online 16 days or more before an election.


By Mail:

You can register by mail (postmarked) no fewer than 28 days before an election.


In-person:

You can register in-person up to 28 days before an election.


Grace Period / Early voting / Election Day:

You can register in-person & vote in-person during early voting (at early voting locations) & on election day.

Registration Requirements

To Register you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Reside in the county for at least 30 days prior to the election
  • Be at least 18 years old by the general election

Bring two forms of ID:

  • Driver’s license
  • Social security card
  • Current utility bill
  • Credit card
  • Student identification card
  • Union membership card
  • See full listExternal Link

Voting & Polling Places

Vote By Mail:

Any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot up to 5 days before an election.

Early Voting:

Voters do not need to provide an excuse or reason why they cannot vote on Election Day.

In-Person Voting:

Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., unless otherwise specified.

Learn About Candidates

Find unbiased information about candidates and issues on the ballot to make educated voting choices. Some information may not be available until closer to an election date.

Voting Assistance & Helpful Links

Accessibility & Special Populations

Election Authorities

Election Resources

In the Collection

To browse books on voting issues and the history of voting in the library, ask for help at the Adult Reference Desk.

Online Resources

You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.

See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.

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America’s News

Use from home Library Card Required  Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide. Browse topics like midterm elections, electoral college, voting by mail, and more.

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History Reference Center

Use from home Library Card Required Full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents that cover election topics including interest groups, lobbying, and political parties.

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Points of View Reference Center

Use from home Library Card Required A balance of materials from all viewpoints about controversial issues including topics like campaign finance, gerrymandering, voting technology, and more.

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Local History

Explore Rolling Meadows local history and public records including history timeline, historical newspapers, archives, and more.

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