What do you need to vote in Illinois? How to register, find your polling place and prepare for 2026 Election Day – CBS News

What do you need to vote in Illinois? How to register, find your polling place and prepare for 2026 Election Day  CBS News

If you're ready to vote in Illinois for the 2026 midterm election, here's what you need to bring with you and how to make sure you're registered and ready to cast your ballot. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Democrats and Republicans are vying for control of the Congress. Illinois voters will choose their next governor, as well as who will replace longtime representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, including the successor to Senator Dick Durbin's seat. See our full 2026 Illinois election guide here.When is Election Day?Election Day for the midterms is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

on Election Day for in-person voting. How to register to vote in IllinoisAll residents of Illinois who are U.S. citizens and over the age of 18 are eligible to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. Residents who are 17 at the time of the primary but who will be 18 by the day of the general election are also able to vote in both elections. That means if you're turning 18 on or before Nov. 3, 2026, you can still vote in the Illinois primaries.You also must have been a resident of the precinct in which you register to vote for at least 30 days before Election Day. To register to