Civic Engagement

Your voice matters!

Who can vote

To register in Illinois you must:

  • be a citizen of the United States
  • be a resident of Illinois and of your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
  • be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
  • cannot be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of conviction of any crime
  • not claim the right to vote anywhere else