Confirmed officialGeneral election

Illinois

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Open U.S. Senate seat (Sen. Dick Durbin not seeking re-election) plus Governor, all 17 U.S. House districts, statewide constitutional officers, and the General Assembly; early voting begins Sept 24 at election-authority main sites, with additional permanent sites opening later (e.g., Oct 19 in some jurisdictions).

Election date3November 2026

A voter places a paper ballot into a secured ballot box at a polling place. — At the pollsThe dates below structure the journey to this moment—from registration and early voting through election day.

Voter calendar

Deadlines and windows

Early voting opensSep 24

Early voting closesNov 2

Ballot scope

Offices tracked

U.S. Senate
Governor
U.S. House (all districts)
Statewide offices & Legislature

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Retrieved 7/21/2026

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