About Voting

Your vote in all elections helps determine who leads our country, state, cities, villages, townships, and schools. Make sure your voice is heard by registering and making a plan to vote safely. All of us need to vote!

Final Champaign County April 6, 2021 Election Results Are Certified 

 Below is information on the official certified final results of the April 6 local election in Champaign County. ​​

Champaign County Clerk -   Final results are on the  Historical Election Data  page.

• Precinct results 
• County summary 

The County Clerk also posts summaries on his Facebook and Twitter sites. 

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Why Vote in the 2022 Elections? 

Why Vote? Chart <to be updated>

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General Election Information

Key Dates and Deadlines

Primary Election June 28, 2022 <to be updated> - This primary election allow voters to select candidates for national, state, and local positions. The midterm election is scheduled for November 8, 2022.

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The official primary date has yet to be approved by the governor. Once that happens, the majority of the dates below will be determined. We expect to be able to add the official dates at the end of August. 

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Register to Vote

Now-<to be updated>:  Register using paper forms, by mail, or with a Deputy Registrar.
Now-<to be updated>: Register online.
<to be updated>: Register and vote the same day at in-person locations.

Vote Early

<to be updated>: Vote Early at the County Clerk's Office.
<to be updated>: Vote Early at campus and county-wide locations.

Vote by Mail

Now-<to be updated>: Request a Mail Ballot. Voters are encouraged to request mail ballots as early as possible.
<to be updated>: Mail-in ballots will start being sent out. 
<to be updated>: Return your mail ballot before 7:00 pm on <to be updated>. Use a drop box or put in the mail.

Download "Key Dates for June 28, 2022 Midterm Election <to be updated>

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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

See what will be on your ballot <to be updated>, 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.

Voting Overview

Vote by Mail

Vote in Person

Voting Q&A

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Additional Resources

Champaign County Clerk

The Champaign County Clerk 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​​

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.

The League also provides videos, social media graphics and flyers on the  Grow the Vote page.  We encourage you to get the word out by sharing these resources on social media, in newsletters, or 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. Online voter registration is available on this site.