Voting - Elections

Voting - Elections

What You Need to Know for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election

  • 17-year-olds are eligible to vote in the March 17 2026 Primary Election if they will be 18 by the Nov 2 2026 General Election.
  • For the Primary, voters will be asked which party’s ballot they want (Democratic or Republican).  This is because Illinois uses an open primary system.  Voters aren’t required to register with a specific party to participate in the primary but do need to declare their choice of ballot when they go to vote. If there are non-partisan referendums on the ballot, a voter can chose a non-partisan ballot that will then only have these referendums.  
  • Find non-partisan Candidate Information at vote411.org

IMPORTANT – Postmark Changes that Vote By Mail Voters Need to Know!

  • Mail Postmark Rules Have Changed

    • Previously: Mail was postmarked the day you mailed it.
    • Now: Mail is postmarked the day that it is processed which can result in at least a 1-2 day delay

     

  • Vote By Mail Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be Counted

    Returning your Ballot close to Election Day?

    • Go inside to the Post Office Counter and request a manual postmark
    • Drop Off Your VBM Ballot:
      • At the DuPage County Secure Drop Box at 421 N County Farm Road, Wheaton -OR -
      • At any Early Voting Site -OR -
      • At any Polling Place on Election Day

     

  • Learn more in our Vote by Mail Do's and Don'ts

 

Are you a new voter or haven't voted for a while? This video from the Glen Ellyn LWV walks you through the secure voting process in DuPage County. 

Quick Links: 

Some information such as your Sample Ballot, Polling Places and Early Voting sites won’t be available until closer to the Election. 

Stay informed.  Use this form to sign up for email Election Reminders from the League of Women Voters of Wheaton. For example, we would email you on the key dates listed below.

Key Dates for March 17, 2026 Primary Election

Dec 17 2025

First day to request a Vote By Mail ballot

Feb 5 2026

First day for the DuPage Election Division to mail a ballot to voters who requested one

Feb 5 2026

Some Early Vothing Locations open across DuPage County. *

Mar 2 2026

All Early Voting Locations open across DuPage County.* 

Mar 12 2026

Last day for the Election Division to receive a Vote By Mail ballot application by mail 

Mar 16 2026

Last day to early vote

Mar 17 2026

Election Day:  In-person voter registration & voting.  Polls are open 6am – 7pm

*See List of Early Voting Sites and Hours in DuPage County when available. 

Some information such as your Sample Ballot, Polling Places and Early Voting sites won’t be available until closer to the Election. 

For more detailed information, please visit the DuPage County Election Division website or the Election Division at (English) 630-407-5600 (Spanish) 630-407-5608.