Your vote counts more than ever!
The General Election takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Make sure you’re registered to vote! The easiest way to register is online. You may register online until Sunday, October 18 — but to be safe, please consider completing the process by Friday, October 16. You are allowed in-person voter registration up to and including Election Day.
The last day for paper registration: October 6, 2026
The last day for online registration: October 18, 2026
Extra grace period for in-person registration & voting: October 7, 2026 through election day
VOTE BY MAIL
Applications for voting by mail are available now! The last day your vote by mail application will be accepted is Thursday, October 29. Once you have your ballot, you can mail it in beginning Thursday, September 24. It must be postmarked no later than November 3 (that’s Election Day) and must be received within 14 days of the election.
SPECIAL NOTE: There are no options to complete and submit these applications online. You must download the form, print it and fill it out and then deliver it to the County Clerk’s office either in person or by US mail. Please act quickly to allow ample time for processing!
There is a Democratic candidate running against our current County Clerk, so vote wisely.
EARLY VOTING
Early voting in-person or by mail begins on Thursday, September 24 and ends Monday, November 2. Cast your vote in person at the La Salle County Governmental Complex, 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
More (complicated) early voting info from the LaSalle County Clerk HERE.