Voter Registration, Election Information

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League of Women Voters of Evanston members will be in the Main Library lobby, 1703 Orrington Ave., from 2 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 4 to register voters, provide information and help with change of address forms.

What to Bring

Anyone who wishes to register to vote in the March 17 Presidential Primary Election must be a citizen of the United States; be 18 years old or older before Nov. 3, 2020; and bring two pieces of identification, one bearing the current address. Those who do not have the identification with them may complete a mail-in application.

Key Dates

Feb. 18, Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials

Feb. 19, First day of grace period registration and voting

March 1, Last day to register to vote by online application

March 2, First day of early voting

March 12, Last day to request a mail ballot, including military and overseas voters

March 16, Last day of early voting and last day of grace period registration and voting

March 17, Election Day and last day mail ballots can be postmarked