State voting rules for Illinois

Illinois voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.

Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.

How to Send

Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
(Illinois voters are not required to submit a voter registration form)

Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail

Ballot Return: Mail
(Some Illinois jurisdictions have indicated they will accept ballots returned by email or fax, but state law requires mail return. If you return your ballot by email or fax, we recommend you mail it back as well)

Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category

If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Illinois state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).

"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to Illinois state income tax.

If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
You won't be eligible to vote in Illinois state or local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).

Election Deadlines for Illinois Voters Abroad

There are currently no federal or state-wide elections scheduled for Illinois.

Election Day	Registration	Ballot Request	Ballot Return

Find Your Election Office

Jurisdiction Click on the arrow and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)

Additional Resources

You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.

State Page For Military And Overseas Voters

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