Election Resources
2026 Voter Education Guide: Illinois Gubernatorial Election
Key Dates
The 2026 Illinois gubernatorial election is part of the midterm elections. This guide helps voters understand what to check before Election Day, where to find reliable information, and how to make a voting plan. Staying informed is an important part of participating in democracy.
- October 6, 2026Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials.
- October 18, 2026Last day to register to vote online.
- October 19, 2026First day of early voting.
- October 29, 2026Last day to request a mail ballot.
- November 2, 2026Last day of early voting.
- November 3, 2026Election Day and the last day to postmark mail ballots.
2026 Evanston Voting Locations
Twenty-six locations across Evanston. Confirm which one is yours with the Cook County Clerk before you go, because assignments change.
- The Alice Millar Chapel
- Jane R. Perlman Apartments
- Noyes Cultural Art Center
- Meridian
- McGraw YMCA
- Unitarian Church of Evanston
- Evanston Skokie School District 65
- Washington Elementary School
- Robert Crown Community Center
- Nichols Junior High School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Lake Street Church
- Fleetwood-Jordan Community Center
- Northminster Presbyterian Church
- Willard Elementary School
- Hillside Free Methodist Church
- Westminster Place
- Haven Junior High School
- Lincolnwood Elementary School
- Evanston Ecology Center
- BAHAI National Center (adm. office)
- James Park Shed
- Oakton Elementary School
- Palm House
- Grace Lutheran Church
- Chute Junior High School
Important Election Information
Evanston is in suburban Cook County, so the Cook County Clerk is your election authority.
- Vote By Mail - Ballot RequestCook County Clerk mail voting portal
- Find your polling placeLook up your voter information
- Register to VoteCook County Clerk voter registration
- Find your wardCity of Evanston interactive ward map
- Office of the Evanston City ClerkLocal election official and deputy registrar
- Office of Cook County ClerkSuburban Cook County election authority
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