Your Vote. Your Voice. Make it Heard.

While regular voter registration is now closed for the 2026 Primary Election, you can still make your voice heard by taking advantage of Grace Period Registration and Voting.

Grace Period Registration and Voting is available during Early voting hours at the Sangamon County Election Office.

Can't wait to make your voice heard? You don't have to! You can cast your vote early by mail or in person starting Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Option 1 Vote By Mail 
Use this link to Apply to Vote By Mail
sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-clerk/elections/vote/vote-by-mail-applications/vbm-next-election
Application will be accepted through Thursday, March 12th

​Option 2 Vote Early In Person 

Primary Election Day 2026 in Illinois is 
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Your polling place will be open from 6:00am to 7:00pm.

Click Here to locate your polling place and to view a sample ballot.