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When is the last day to request mail-in-ballot?

• Illinois State Board of Elections - Voting By Mail 

When does Early Voting begin and end?

• Illinois State Board of Elections - Early Voting before Election Day

How can I Register to Vote in the Election?

1. Online Register to Vote is available through Early voting for an election cycle. It reopens again a day after the Election Day of an election cycle. 

2. Grace Period Register to Vote is available during Early Voting period

3. Election Day Register to Vote by bringing 2 forms of ID to your designated polling place

I am not comfortable voting for a recommended candidate for a public office, is it ok to skip the vote in this particular scenario?  

• This scenario implies a voter would be casting an "undervote". Casting the ballot, and voting is an imperative to voice our choice, however there are situations, where the recommendation for a candidate is not enough for the voter. In such a scenario, undervote is an option. Here is a brief explanation for an undervote from Ballotpedia. 

I would like to vote for more than the allowed number of candidates, for a public office that have been recommended, is it alright to vote for more candidates than allowed for a public office?

• No, overvote is not an option because it will invalidate the entire ballot. Here is a brief explanation for an overvote from Ballotpedia. 

What is the process for running for Office in Illinois?

• Illinois State Board of Elections - Candidate's Portal 

• Name Index to Illinois Local Governments