The Illinois primary for the 2026 midterm election will be held on March 17, 2026. The general midterm will be held on Nov. 3, 2026. Here's what you need to know to make sure you're ready to vote in ...

Capitol News Illinois has launched its 2026 Election Guide to help voters navigate the election process and statewide races.

If you’re one of the many Illinois voters who plan to vote by mail, election officials have a bit of advice for you. Don’t wait until the last minute to get those ballots in. Thursday, Feb. 5, is ...

Election officials in Illinois are warning the public of the possible impacts of a change to the way the United States Postal Service postmarks mail.

A change made by the United States Postal Service has county clerks across the state concerned about upcoming elections.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — County clerks from across Illinois are urging voters who plan to cast a ballot by mail to send it in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A group of Illinois county clerks, led by the Tazewell County clerk, warned voters Thursday that changes to Postal Service rules ...

Mail-in ballots will no longer receive priority handling and postmarks may be delayed. Clerks are advising voters to mail their ballots at least one week before Election Day to ensure they are counted ...