Politics & Government
When is the Illinois Presidential Primary 2016?
Find information about primary election day, early voting, grace period registration and more.
Illinois residents can register to vote if they are 18 years or older on Nov. 8, 2016, which is the general election day.
Early voting for the primary officially kicked off Feb. 4 in Illinois at temporary locations and the office of the election authority, though other permanent polling places opened Feb. 29, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Many of those county permanent polling places will close early voting March 12, but some locations will continue early voting until March 14. Check with the state board of elections to find early voting locations and schedules.
On March 15, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters cast their ballots at assigned precinct polling places.
Grace period registration and voting will be available on March 15 at the office of the election authority.
City of Chicago voters can visit chicagoelections.com to learn more about the election, mail voting and more. For other Illinois voters, visit your city or county website for more election information.
- Suburban Cook County
- DuPage County
- Kane County
- Kendall County
- Lake County
- McHenry County
- Will County
- State Board of Elections
2016 Election Schedule and Registration Deadlines
General Primary Election: March 15, 2016
Last day to register to vote: Feb. 16, 2016
Grace Period Registration and Voting:
- First Day: Feb. 17, 2016
- Last Day: March 15, 2016
Early Voting for Primary:
- First Day: Feb. 4, 2016
- Last Day: March 14, 2016
General Election: Nov. 8, 2016
Last day to register to vote: Oct. 11, 2016
Grace Period Registration and Voting:
- First Day: Oct. 12, 2016
- Last Day: Nov. 8, 2016
Early Voting for Election:
- First Day: Sept. 29, 2016
- Last Day: Nov, 7, 2016
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