Voter Guide: March 3, 2026 primary election, deadline to register Feb. 2

What to Know — Election Day is March 3, 2026 When is Election Day? Tuesday, March 3, is Election Day and polling locations ...

Congress considers major changes to American voting system

New Republican proposal would mandate photo ID to vote, require citizenship verification, and limit certain mail voting ...

How to register to vote by mail, and a big USPS change to note for 2026

Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, and applications are now open to submit ballots for ...

Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore ...

Change to USPS postmark rules could have big impacts for mail-in voting

Election officials in Illinois are warning the public of the possible impacts of a change to the way the United States Postal Service postmarks mail.
Daily Herald

Voting by mail? Don’t wait until the last minute

If you’re one of the many Illinois voters who plan to vote by mail, election officials have a bit of advice for you. Don’t wait until the last minute to get those ballots in. Thursday, Feb. 5, is ...
Houston Public Media

Under new postal service guidance, Texans shouldn’t wait to send voter registrations or mail-in ballots

The U.S. Postal Service warns it may not postmark mail the same day it takes possession of it. The deadline to register for ...
ClickOrlando

Planning to vote by mail in the 2026 Florida elections? Here’s what you need to know

More Floridians have been using vote-by-mail in the last few elections, as it’s a convenient option, especially for the ...