PROGNOSTICATING: Kamala Harris is expected to wipe the floor with Donald Trump in Illinois on Nov. 5, but more interesting for local political watchers is how the outcome will affect the state’s down ballot races. One thing Democrats and Republicans agree on: Voter turnout will be the key.

The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot contests are more competitive.

Illinois residents may register online, in person at election authority offices, at the DMV or via mail with the Illinois Voter Registration Application. Illinois also offers same-day voter registration, where residents who meet all the requirements can register at their polling place on Election Day or during early voting.

What time do polls open and close in Illinois? On Election Day, Illinois polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will still be allowed to v

Candidates for the Illinois 17th Congressional District are gearing for the November 5 election. Congressman Eric Sorensen is running against Joe McGraw in a competitive and expensive race.Our Quad Cities News Illinois Capitol Bureau correspondent Theodora Koulouvaris tracks campaign 2024 for Your Local Election Headquarters.

Democrats are spending big to hold onto one northwest suburban seat and potentially flip another, while Republicans will need to protect a south suburban seat to have any chance of chipping away at Democratic super-majorities in Springfield.

Registered Illinois voters can cast their ballot through Nov. 4, the day before Election Day, without having to provide a reason at the office of their local election authority or an early voting center. Curbside voting is also available at early voting sites. Click here to find an early voting location near you.

The U.S. General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. Along with casting a vote for who will be President, voters in Winnebago County will be asked to decide on several congressional and state representatives.

As the 2024 election rapidly approaches, voters in numerous Chicago wards will be faced with advisory questions on a variety of topics.

Democrats are knocking on doors to encourage votes for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, and many say restrictions on reproductive rights are driving their effort.

Incumbent Mary Gill faces challenger Herb Hebein, a retired Chicago police officer for the 35th District Illinois House seat.