Get Out And Vote: A Guide To the General Election

Your vote in the November 5th primary election can ensure that we support candidates who support homeownership and our industry. Your vote will help to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests and promote a vibrant business environment. We have compiled everything you need to know to be prepared to get out and vote!

Once you’ve ensured you’re registered to vote and have a voting plan, you can use these resources to educate your clients on the importance of voting.

Register to Vote & Check Your Status

Registering to vote only takes two minutes! To register online to vote in the State of Illinois, you must submit your registration by 11:59 PM on October 20, 2024. The online voter registration form can be completed here.

The State of Illinois also allows same-day, in-person registration through election day. This can be done multiple ways by bringing two forms of identification, and one must include your current address. You can do this at multiple locations, including:

You can look up your registration status by clicking here. Have your first and last name, birthday, zip code and address ready to check your status.

Make A PlaN

Making a plan for election day is essential in ensuring your voice is heard in the democratic process. When making your plan, the best place to start is determining if you’d like to vote early or on election day. You can find your day of location here, or early voting locations here. Early voting begins in all 50 wards on Monday, October 21.

The next step in your plan is to research the candidates for each office. To see who is on your ballot, click here.

For additional REALTOR®-specific voting resources, click here.

Vote By Mail

Illinois allows no-excuse absentee voting (voting by mail).

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be counted.