Voting
Vote on Election Day
November 3, 2026
General Election
Date of the 2026 General Election.
Vote in person at any DuPage County polling location on Election Day.
The Office of the DuPage County Clerk has established polling places for the upcoming election. The DuPage Clerk will also notify voters of their polling location via postal mail before election day.
A list of the polling locations can be found at: www.dupagecounty.gov/ VoterLookup/
You can register to vote and vote on Election Day
NOTE: Any voter who needs to register for the first time or file an address change must present two forms of ID, one of which shows the voter’s current address.
Register to Vote
Registering to vote has never been easier or more convenient. You can register online, in person or you can download registration forms and register through the mail. Your election authority is ready to process your registration. Visit the Office of the DuPage County Clerk’s website to get registered. www.dupagecounty. gov/election
You can check your registration status at https://www.dupagecounty.gov/VoterLookup/
Vote by Mail
You can apply for your Permanent Vote By Mail Ballot online here. Ballots for the Primary Election will begin mailing on (date TBA) and take 4 to 5 days to arrive. Be sure to sign-up for Tracking Your Ballot here https://dupage.ballottrax.net/voter/ (receive text, email, and/or phone call for status of your ballot)
You can also apply for the Permanent Vote by Mail Program using a form that can be found on-line here. Once you have completed the form, it can be mailed or dropped off at the Election Division. Remember to check the option stating you wish to receive the Party Ballot and check the Republican box! Mail completed form to:
DUPAGE COUNTY CLERK ELECTION DIVISION
PO BOX 1087
WHEATON, IL 60187-1087
Vote By Mail – VOTE EARLY! Mail your completed Vote By Mail Ballot (pre-paid postage – no stamps required) or drop it at any polling location.
Don’t forget to
Complete your ballot and place it in the envelope
Seal the envelope
Sign the envelope
Early Voting
September 24, 2026
Early Voting Begins for the General Primary Election
First day for early voting at the office of the election authority and at any additional locations that may have been designated by the election authority.
Voting by Mail Begins for the General Election
First day for the election authority to mail an official ballot to a voter who has applied for a vote by mail ballot.
October 6, 2026
Close of Voter Registration
Last day for regular registration or transfer of registration within the office of the election authority.
October 7, 2026
Grace Period Registration and Voting Begins for the General Election
First day of grace period registration and voting at the office of the election authority or at a location designated for this purpose by the election authority.
October 18, 2026
Close of Online Voter Registration for the General Election
Last day for voters to register to vote through the State Board of Elections’ website.
October 29, 2026
Last Day to Mail Vote by Mail Ballots for the General Election
Last day for the election authority to receive, by mail, an application for a vote by mail ballot and mail that ballot to the voter. (Note: 1. An earlier deadline is applicable to UOCAVA voters; 2. In-person applications are still accepted until March 16, 2026)
November 2, 2026
Last Day for Early Voting for the General Primary Election
Last day for early voting for the 2026 General Election.
(Early Voting – DuPage Fairgrounds details) TBA
(Early Voting – Temporary Polling Locations details) TBA
(Early Voting – Permanent Polling Locations details) TBA
You can register to vote at ALL Early Vote Sites. NOTE: Any voter who needs to register for the first time or file an address change must present two forms of ID, one of which shows the voter’s current address.
Source:https://www.elections.il.gov/Main/Publications.aspx
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