Elections 2024
Key Dates
August 7, 2024 - First day to apply for a Vote By Mail ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
October 8, 2024 - Last day to register to vote by paper application.
October 9,2024 - First day of Early Voting - starting dates for early voting vary by location - early voting at the Des Plaines Public Library starts October 21.
October 20, 2024 - Last day for online voter registration on the IL State Board of Elections website.
October 21, 2024 - Early Voting begins at the library.
October 31, 2024 - Last day to apply for a Vote By Mail ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
November 4, 2024 - Last day of Early Voting.
November 5 - Election Day Voter Registration available at your local voting location
November 5 - Last day mail ballots can be postmarked.
Helpful links:
Am I registered? Illinois Online Voter Registration Application: Registration Lookup
INFORMATION FROM COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
Election Day Registration and Voting
Early Voting: To find locations & schedules for Early Voting, including at the Des Plaines Public Library Click Here .
Voting by mail: Click Here
Where's my polling place? What's on my ballot? (sample ballot) Your Voter Information
DES PLAINES
Election information from the City of Des Plaines