When do polls close in Illinois?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each time is local, with Eastern below it.
7:00 p.m. CST
Statewide
8:00 p.m. ET
Voters in line at closing time may still vote.
Official results
The state posts its count at Illinois State Board of Elections, Election Results. We don’t count votes or call races.
Sources
Read Nov 1, 2026. Every state is on one list at election night. Races on the ballot: Illinois.
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