This week, in a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court has blocked the USPS from enforcing a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfranchised voters who rely on mail ballots.
Read MoreAre you passionate about civic engagement and making sure every eligible voice is heard at the ballot box? One of the most impactful ways you can contribute to democracy is by becoming a Deputy Registrar in Illinois.
Read MoreLearn more about candidate petitions and Primary ballots!
Read MoreCommunities across Illinois will hold local elections on Tuesday, April 1, 2025! Spread the word and get out to vote—the results of local elections matter hugely in our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreSome Illinois municipalities and townships will hold elections next year: the Consolidated Primary Election on February 25 and the Consolidated Election on April 1.
Read MoreThe League is dedicated to our mission of defending democracy. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advocate for policies that uplift women and ensure equitable representation in all levels of government.
Read MoreYour ballot is safe! Illinois state ballot handling procedures protect against intentional or unintentional ballot destruction and related tampering, whether you vote by mail or in person.
Read MoreIt is almost Halloween, and voter suppression and intimidation are scary topics. You won’t find a costume or a mask for them at your local Halloween store, but these are real problems voters are facing in November.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that there is a presidential election on November 5, but the fact that other critical national and state level candidates are also on the ballot next month can sometimes get lost in the noise.
Read MoreIllinois passed a new driver’s license law allowing noncitizens to apply for standard driver’s licenses, but noncitizens cannot register to vote and are NOT voting in our federal and state elections.
Read MoreToday, over 38 million people with disabilities are eligible to vote, but barriers keep many disabled voters from accessing their right to vote. Disability Voting Rights Week, taking place September 9–13, 2024, is all about protecting the rights of people with disabilities to participate fully in our democracy.
Read MoreDespite some unusual twists and turns during this year’s presidential election, we can all rest assured that the US election system, and the rules governing how political parties select candidates for election, account for even unexpected and extraordinary situations like what we’ve all witnessed this summer.
Read MoreMarch’s Illinois presidential primary election saw the lowest primary turnout in at least 50 years, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Read MorePre-trial detention in Illinois will now be based on community safety, not on the financial fitness of a defendant.
Read MoreGet the information you need to vote!
Read MoreThe 2024 election season is officially upon us! Learn what’s new and what’s on the ballot on March 19.
Read MoreThe new law allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote, with their registration held in abeyance until they reach voting age.
Read MoreIllinoisans won’t head to the polls again until 2024, but many other states are holding elections this month. Check in with your friends and family across the U.S. to make sure they have a plan to vote!
Read MoreThis week, October 2–6, is National Voter Education Week. Illinoisans will next head to the polls for the Primary Election on March 19, 2024. Are you prepared to vote?
Read MoreStudents are headed back to school, and election season is around the corner. It is time to reach out to young people who are newly eligible to register and vote!
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