CHICAGO (WLS) — Midterm election year is here, and ABC7 Chicago wants to make sure you have all the resources you need before Election Day.<\/p>\n
The Illinois midterm election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24\/7. Click here to watch<\/a><\/p>\n Early voting for the midterm election is open from Thursday, September 24 to Friday, October 30, 2026.<\/p>\n Locations for early voting in Illinois can be found at elections.il.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n SEE ALSO: ABC7 Chicago presents 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate Primary Forum<\/a><\/p>\n Registration identification<\/p>\n Any voter who needs to register for the first time or file an address change must present two forms of identification, one of which shows the voter’s current address.<\/p>\n Valid forms of identification include work, school, state and military ID, passports and drivers licenses, leases and mortgages, utility bills, vehicle registration, credit and debit cards and insurance cards.<\/p>\n Voters who do not present a valid form of ID if needed can cast a provisional ballot and present ID to the election authority.<\/p>\n ID requirements vary at polling locations, but election authorities recommend bringing at least one form of identification in case of any questions.<\/p>\n Mail-in ballots<\/p>\n Mail-in ballots will also be sent to voters who’ve requested them form the election authority by October 29.<\/p>\n They must be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, but county clerks recommend mailing these ballots at least a week in advance of the election, due to United States Postal Service changes that could delay mail. Nov. 17 is the last day for election authorities to accept mail-in ballots.<\/p>\n Election authorities will also accept mail ballots delivered by hand, and some have drop boxes where ballots can be delivered. Voters who requested a mail-in ballot can still vote in person but must surrender the mailed ballot before doing so.<\/p>\n More resources and important dates for voters in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin can be found below.<\/p>\n Illinois Voter Information<\/p>\n Illinois State Board of Elections<\/a> – Election information, voting FAQ and other resources.<\/p>\n Candidate lookup<\/a> – Find out who is running for office in Illinois.<\/p>\n Voter Registration information<\/a> – See registration rules and find out how to register.<\/p>\n Registration Lookup<\/a> – Find out if you are registered to vote in Illinois.<\/p>\n Polling place locator<\/a> – Locate your polling place.<\/p>\n Illinois election dates and deadlines<\/a> – Important dates for local, state and federal elections.<\/p>\n Voting Information by county:<\/p>\n Cook County Voter Information<\/a><\/p>\n Will County Voter Information<\/a><\/p>\n Kane County Voter Information<\/a><\/p>\n Kendall County Voter Information<\/a><\/p>\n DuPage County Voter Information<\/a><\/p>\n McHenry County Voter Information <\/a><\/p>\n Lake County (Illinois) Voter Information<\/a><\/p>\n Indiana Voter Information<\/p>\n Indiana Voter Portal<\/a> – The Indiana Voter Portal has information about voter registration, polling locations, voting options and more.<\/p>\n Indiana election dates and deadlines<\/a> – Important dates for local, state and federal elections.<\/p>\n Indiana Secretary of State <\/a> – Further information about candidates, campaigns and the election.<\/p>\n Wisconsin Voter Information<\/p>\n My Vote Wisconsin<\/a> – Information about polling places, candidates and voter registration.<\/p>\n Wisconsin election dates and deadlines<\/a> – Important dates for local, state and federal elections.<\/p>\n Wisconsin Elections Commission<\/a> – Further election information.<\/p>\n National Resources<\/p>\n The White House<\/a><\/p>\n U.S. Senate <\/a><\/p>\n Contact your U.S. Senator<\/a><\/p>\n