Voting - February 23, 2021 Primary Election

The February 23 Primary Election for voters in the cities of Champaign and Urbana is fast approaching. The purpose of the primary is to help select the candidates who will compete in the Municipal Election on April 6. Your vote in these elections helps determine who leads our cities and schools, so make sure your voice is heard by registering and making a plan to vote safely.

Download our "Why Vote?" Flyer

Note: This flyer will be updated for the February 23 primary.

General Election Information

Key Dates and Deadlines

February 23, 2021: Primary Election Day

Registration

Now-January 26: Register using paper forms, by mail, or with a Deputy Registrar.
Now-February 7: Register online.
January 27-February 23: Register and vote the same day at in-person locations.

Vote Early

January 14-February 22: Vote Early at the County Clerk's Office.
TBD-February 22: Vote Early at campus and county-wide locations.

Vote by Mail

Now-February 22: Request a Mail Ballot. Voters are encouraged to request mail ballots as early as possible.
January 14: Mail-in ballots will start being sent out.
January 15-February 23: Return your mail ballot before 7:00 pm on February 23.

Download "Key Dates for February 23, 2021 Primary"

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

Prepare

See what will be on your ballot in February, learn about the candidates, and make a plan for how to vote.

Learn more about preparing to vote

Vote!

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

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!

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.

Illinois Public Media

Illinois Public Media has a webpage with a variety of election information, including Congressional candidate debates. (Currently contains Fall 2020 Election information.)