Election Dates

Even Numbered Years   

General Primary:  First Tuesday in February  
Nomination of Federal, State and County candidates by an established political party

General Election:  First Tuesday after the First Monday in November
Election of Federal, State and County officials

Odd Numbered Years   

Consolidated Primary:  Last Tuesday in February
Nomination of Township and Municipal candidates
Consolidated Primary Elections do not require all precincts in the county participate

Consolidated Election:  First Tuesday in April
Election of Township, Municipal, Park District, Library District, School District and Fire District officials 

Since December 1, 1980, all elections have been governed under the provisions of the general election law of the State of Illinois, commonly referred to as Election Consolidation (ELCO).  Election Consolidation establishes four regular election dates within a two-year period.    

Next Election

Tuesday, November 2, 2010  --  General Election

  November 2 General Election Calendar     (PDF Format)

POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Future Election Dates

February 22, 2011 --  Consolidated Primary Election

April 5, 2011  -- Consolidated Election