Every voice, including yours, makes a real difference. IFT members met with candidates and reviewed their records to find the ones who will fully fund our schools, protect our pensions, and stand up for working people.

SEE THE IFT ENDORSED CANDIDATES

Our voter guide lists every endorsed candidate, from U.S. Senate to your state legislators, along with a voter FAQ and resources for students, voters with disabilities, and military and overseas voters.

Choose how you'll vote

Vote early: now through Monday, Nov. 2

Early voting is open across Illinois, and more locations open in October.

FIND AN EARLY VOTING LOCATION

Vote by mail: apply by Thursday, Oct. 29

Any registered Illinois voter can vote by mail, and no excuse is needed. Apply now to avoid postal delays. Your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day. You can also join the permanent vote-by-mail list to get a ballot automatically in every election.

REQUEST YOUR MAIL BALLOT

Vote on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

Not registered yet? Register online by Oct. 18. After that, you can register and vote on Election Day or at early voting sites.

Problems at the polls? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

Thank you for voting in Election 2026!

SEE THE IFT ENDORSED CANDIDATES

See you at the polls!