Early voting is underway in Illinois, and metro-east residents looking to make their voice heard ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 presidential election have options on where to go.
The Land of Lincoln offers same-day voter registration along with early voting, so if you miss the Sunday, Oct. 20 online registration deadline, you’ll need to bring two forms of identification when you go to vote Nov. 5.
If you’re not sure whether you’re registered or if your registration is up to date, you can use the state’s online voter registration database to check your registration status . The site will ask for your first and last name, birth date and ZIP code.
If you check your registration and realize some of the information is out of date, you can update it online.
Before heading to the polls, you can check out the BND’s 2024 Voter Guide for information about candidates running for office in southwestern Illinois.
Here’s what to know about voting early in St. Clair County and how to find a polling place near you.
Voting early St. Clair County
Here’s where you can vote early in St. Clair County . Some locations have already begun early voting, while others will open soon.
St. Clair County Courthouse
10 Public Square, Second Floor, Election Department, in Belleville
Early voting at this location began Sept. 26 and voting will go through Election Day.
Election Day polling hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 25; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 1; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4.
O’Fallon Township Building
801 E. State St. in O’Fallon
Early voting at this location begins Monday, Oct. 21 and will run through Monday, Nov. 4.
Early voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 1; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4.
The Rec Complex
9950 Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 21 and will run through Monday, Nov. 4.
Early voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 1; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4.
Jerome Early Childhood Center gym
1825 Jerome Lane in Cahokia Heights:
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 21 and will run through Monday, Nov. 4.
Early voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4.
Whiteside Middle School
111 Warrior Way in Belleville
Temporary early voting will be available Saturday, Oct. 12, Sunday, Oct. 13, Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. those dates.
Signal High School gym
40 Signal Hill Place in Belleville
Temporary early voting will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20.
Where to find more polling places
If you live outside St. Clair County, a variety of early voting sites are available in your county.
To find more polling places near you in Illinois, including Election Day and early voting locations, you can use the State Board of Elections website and input your address.
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