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Illinois election officials share key reminder about mail-in voting

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With the 2026 election less than a month away, Illinois election officials are reminding voters of a key change to the way mail-in ballots are accepted. In the state of Illinois, any voter is eligible to request a mail-in ballot, and can do so up to five days before the election on November 3 by dow…

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  1. NBC Chicago

    How to register to vote in Illinois, key deadlines ahead of 2026 election (opens NBC Chicago)

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    The 2026 Illinois elections are quickly approaching, and there are some key deadlines to know if you still haven’t registered to vote. For Illinois voters, there are multiple methods that can be used to register to vote, and some have different deadlines according to the state’s Board of Elections.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Illinois election officials share key reminder about mail-in voting (opens NBC Chicago)

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    With the 2026 election less than a month away, Illinois election officials are reminding voters of a key change to the way mail-in ballots are accepted. In the state of Illinois, any voter is eligible to request a mail-in ballot, and can do so up to five days before the election on November 3 by dow…