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Voter Registration, Voting, Elections

Information on voter eligibility, deadlines, candidates, voting, referendums, election structures, how to vote in every state, voting issues

Voting From Another State

If your permanent address is in a state other than Illinois, you will need to cast your vote in your home state's election. In order to participate in the electing, Voting by mail--or absentee voting--is a great option. 

To request an absentee ballot, first verify you are registered to vote in your home state.

Check Voter Registration or Register to Vote

After verifying your voter status, search for your state in the box below to request an absentee/vote by mail ballot.

Absentee or Vote by Mail Voting for Non-Illinois Residents' States

https://www.vote.org/absentee-voting-rules/

1. Vote.org. (2022). Absentee ballot rules. Vote.org. Retrieved from https://www.vote.org/absentee-voting-rules/