General PRIMARY Election – March 17, 2026
WEDNESDAY, December 17, 2025 – First day to submit Vote by Mail applications
THURSDAY, January 15, 2026 – Last day to file Declaration of Intent as a Write-In
THURSDAY, February 5, 2026 – Early Voting & Vote-by-Mail ballot mailing begins
TUESDAY, February 17, 2026 – Last day for in-person Voter Registration
WEDNESDAY, February 18, 2026 – Grace period registration & voting opens
SUNDAY, March 1, 2026 – Last day for Online Voter Registration
THURSDAY, March 12, 2026 – Last day VBM ballots will be mailed
MONDAY, March 16, 2026 – Last day for Early Voting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – PRIMARY ELECTION (Polls open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Elections
The Randolph County Clerk’s Office conducts all elections in a fair, accurate, impartial and efficient manner. We will preserve all election results and make said files accessible upon request.
Phone: 618-826-5000 X-191 – Fax: 618-826-5730
Election Schedule
General (Gubernatorial) Primary – March 17, 2026
General Election – November 3, 2026
Consolidated Election – April 6, 2027
General (Presidential) Primary – March 21, 2028
General Election – November 7, 2028
Early Voting & Vote By Mail – Click here
Voter Registration
Illinois law requires registered voters to keep their name and address current. You cannot vote for local candidates or propositions if you are not properly registered. If you have recently changed your name and/or address, please contact the Randolph County Clerk’s office (618-826-5000, ext.191) as soon as possible.
Election Results
Election totals are unofficial election night results and do not include provisional ballots, or late arriving absentee ballots. Some election reports will not include valid write-in candidates or votes for those candidates. Contact the County Clerk’s Office for a certified canvass reports showing official results.
Click on the following links for information about the next election. Most links will be current approximately 60 days prior to each election.
Publication Ballot
Absentee Application
Randolph County Polling Places
Voting Dates: Early, Absentee & Grace Period Voting
You can also find additional information about state candidates, campaign finance information and voter guides at the Illinois State Board of Elections: Illinois State Board of Elections