About Voting

Your Vote Is Your Voice

In 1965 President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.  He said, "This right to vote is the basic right without which all others are meaningless. It gives people, people as individuals, control over their own destinies."

Why Vote in the November 8, 2022 General Election? 

Learn About the General Election

What is a General Election?  What offices will be on your ballot for this election?  Who are the candidates for these offices?  Visit this page to learn about the November 8, 2022 General Election. 

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General Election Key Dates and Deadlines

General Election November 8, 2022 - This election allows voters to select those who will hold national, state, and local positions starting in January 2023.   

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Register to Vote

Now-October 11, 2022:  Register using paper forms, by mail, or with a Deputy Registrar.
Now-October 23, 2022: Register online.
October 24-November 8, 2022: Register and vote the same day at in-person locations.

Vote Early

September 29-November 7, 2022: Registered voters can vote early at Brookens Center.
October 12-November 7, 2022: Register and vote early at Brookens Center.
October 24-November 7, 2022: Register and vote early on campus and at other county-wide locations.
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Vote by Mail

August 10-November 3, 2022: Request a mail ballot. Voters are encouraged to request mail ballots as early as possible.
September 29, 2022: Mail-in ballots will start being sent out. 
September 30-November 8, 2022: Return your mail ballot before 7:00 pm on November 8. Use a drop box or put in the US mail.
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Download "Key Dates for November, 2022 General Election"

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Register

Learn about registration requirements in Illinois, as well as how to register in Champaign County. Check your registration status and update your registration if you've moved since the last time you voted.

Learn more about Registering to Vote

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Prepare

Learn what will be on your ballot  for the General Election November 8, 2022. Learn about the candidates, and make a plan for how to vote.

Learn more about preparing to vote

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Vote! 

 Learn how to vote by mail or vote in person before or on Election Day.

Vote in Person

Vote by Mail

Voting Q&A

Voting Overview

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Additional Resources

Champaign County Clerk

The Champaign County Clerk and Recorder is the election authority and the definitive source for election information for Champaign County. You can find out about the election at the County Clerk's website or reach out to the office by phone or on social media.

• County Clerk Elections website
• County Clerk telephone number:  (217) 384-3720
• County Clerk Twitter feed
• County Clerk Facebook page​​

Election Resources for Voters and Volunteers

The League has developed a number of Election Resources for voters and volunteers that are freely available to all to download and share.

On this page, you'll find links to handouts and training materials, graphics for social media and other distribution, materials aimed at youth, and election judge information.   We encourage you to get the word out by sharing these resources on social media, in newsletters, or by any other ways you can think of!

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Illinois State Board of Elections

Information about elections and voting in Illinois can also be found at the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Registration look-up, address changes, and online voter registration are available on this site.