You can find all the information you need to participate in elections in these three sections. Know Your Ballot involves becoming informed about the candidates and issues on your ballot by participating in candidate forums and using tools like VOTE411. Information in these sections will be updated close to the upcoming election. The Election FAQ answers questions you might have.
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What You Need to Know for the November 5, 2024, General Election
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. If you need to register to vote, there is a link to a "how to" video at the end of this video. To learn more about how to vote, click on the black "Watch on YouTube" button and then click "More" in the text.
Thanks for watching and remember, Your Vote is Your Voice!
Quick Links:
- Register to Vote in Illinois- Watch a video on how to register online.
- Check Your Voter Registration - search by name or address
- Request a Vote By Mail ballot in DuPage County - available starting August 7
- View your Sample Ballot - search by address when available mid-September
- Find your "home" polling place - search by name and address when available mid-September
- See List of Early Voting Sites and Hours in DuPage County when available mid-September
Some information such as your Sample Ballot, Polling Places and Early Voting sites won’t be available until closer to the Election.
How old to I need to be to vote in the November General Election? 18.
You must be at least 18 by November 5, 2024 and be a US citizen to be eligible to register and vote in the November General Election.
Download non-partisan November election information flyers and posters (in English and Spanish. The posters are suitable for bulletin boards and store windows.
Posters: 8.75"x11" White English - 8.75"x11" White Spanish
Flyers: 3.5"x8.25" Blue English - 3.5"x8.25" Blue Spanish
“Vote Anywhere” On Election Day. DuPage voters have the option to cast their ballot at any of the 260+ polling places, instead of being limited to a voter’s ‘home’ precinct polling place or a single vote center.
Be an Election Judge. Help ensure our election is safe and secure by serving as an Election Judge or in other paid Election Division positions.
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. We hope to send reminders via text soon so please consider providing your cell phone number.
Key Dates for November 5 General Election
For more detailed information, please visit the DuPage County Elections website or call the Election Division at (English) 630-407-5600 (Spanish) 630-407-5608.
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8/7/2024 |
First day to request a Vote By Mail ballot |
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9/26/2024 |
First day for the DuPage Election Division to mail a ballot to voters who requested one |
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9/26/2024 |
First day of in-person voter registration & Early Voting at the DuPage County Fairgrounds and four other sites. |
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10/20/2024 |
Last day for voters to register online to vote |
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10/21/2024 |
All Early Voting Locations open across DuPage County. |
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10/28/2024 |
Last day for any voter who is a member of the U.S. military services or their families and for any voter residing outside the U.S. to make application for an absentee ballot |
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10/31/2024 |
Last day for the Election Division to receive a Vote By Mail ballot application by mail |
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11/4/2024 |
Last day for early voting |
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11/5/2024 |
Election Day: In-person voter registration & voting. Polls are open 6am – 7pm |
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.