Register before the deadline in the state where you intend to vote. The deadline to register in Illinois varies based on what upcoming elections are happening. Dates for State and Federal elections will be updated in the near future

Illinois Online Voter Registration Information

You can register to vote online if you're a first-time voter and if you're already registered, change your current registration, or request a mail-in ballot via Illinois' Online Voter Application. This website makes it easy for voters to register and get to the polls, by guiding users through the process and making it seamless as possible.

Online registration takes several business days to complete before you're entered into the system and are eligible to vote. Plan accordingly. You can also check your if your voter registration has been received or updated on Illinois' Registration Lookup

*If you have moved or need to change your voter registration information, you must resubmit the Voter Registration Form to your local County Clerk or Board of Elections Office. This includes changes to your name and or address.

Request Mail-In Ballot

Requests for a mail-in ballot can be made by filling out the Voting by Mail Application. You must already be registered through the state system prior to filling out the online application. This application must be received by the Peoria election authority by TBD (don't wait until the deadline). Return ballots must be postmarked on or before November 3rd to be counted. It can take 2 to 5 business days to receive your mail-in ballot. If you are voting by mail from an address in Peoria, IL, you can check your mail-in status by using Ballot Trax.

Register with On-Campus Address

If you are a student who lives on campus and wants to vote locally, you must use the physical address of your residence hall and not the general university address. The addresses are listed below:

• College Hall - 1524 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61606

• Elmwood Hall - 1317 W. St. James St. Peoria, IL 61606

• Geisert Hall - 911 N. Duryea Pl. Peoria, IL 61606

• Harper Hall - 1312 West Main St. Peoria, IL 61606

• Heitz Hall - 912 N. Elmwood St Peoria, IL 61606

• Lovelace Hall - 1307 W. St. James St. Peoria, IL 61606

• Main Street Commons - 1109 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606

• St. James Apartments - 1103 W Main Street Peoria, IL 61606

• Student Apartment Complex - 828 N. Underhill St. Peoria, IL 61606

• University Hall - 1307 West Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61606

• Wendle Hall - 1315 W. St. James St. Peoria, IL 61606

• Williams Hall - 821 N. Duryea Place Peoria, IL 61606

• Wyckoff Hall - 934 N. Elmwood Peoria, IL 61606

Same-Day Registration

Same-day registration is available during early voting or on election day. During this time frame, you can register and vote at the same time. Proper identification is required.

In accord with Public Act 83-0258, you are to furnish 2 forms of identification, one of which must include your current name and residence address. Identification shall include, but is not limited to:

• Driver's License

• Social Security Card

• Employee ID Card

• Student ID Card

• Library Card

• Insurance Card

• Selective Service Card

• Civic Membership Card

• Fraternal Membership Card

• Union Membership Card

• Professional Association Membership Card

• Utility Bill

• Checkbook

To register to vote you must:

• Be a United States Citizen.

• Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election; 17 years old to vote in a Primary if you will be 18 as of the following General Election.

• Live in the precinct at least 30 days prior to the next election.

• Not be convicted and in jail.

• Not claim the right to vote anywhere else.

If you are a resident of a state other than Illinois and need additional information about voter registration and voting please visit the United States Election Assistance Commission website.

You can also look at the Campus Vote Project to learn more about registration deadlines, requirements, candidate information, and more.

Student election judges play a crucial role by serving as the gatekeepers of democracy. Fill out the College Student Election Judge Application today!

As part of a team of judges, you'll be responsible for helping voters and supervising polling place activity. You also get paid for it! Student election judges can earn up to $155 every election.

Responsibilities

Student judges share the same responsibilities, hold the same authority and perform the same tasks as other election judges. They include:

• Opening the polling place in the morning and closing it at night

• Setting up election equipment

• Providing assistance to voters

• Signing in voters

• Verifying voter qualifications

• Distributing ballots

• Operating voting equipment

• Filling out forms

• Processing and transmitting votes at the end of the day

• Certifying vote totals

Eligibility

To be eligible to serve as an election judge, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen

• A resident of the County of Peoria

• A registered voter

• Able to speak, read and write English

• Of good understanding and capable of performing duties

Hours

Judges work long hours, arriving at the polling place at 5 a.m. and working until the equipment is packed up after the polls close at 7 p.m. Judges must be required to work the entire day