We’re the League of Women Voters of Illinois, a nonpartisan political org dedicated to educating voters and promoting citizen advocacy.
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🚨🚨🚨Election season is here! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Get the info you need to vote at VOTE411.org. #Election2026
Have a record? You have the right to vote in Illinois! You can vote if you are in pre-trial detention or if you have a record. You may not vote if you are currently serving time.
Learn more: bit.ly/ILKnowYourRights
Who are election heroes? They’re the local clerks, office staff, poll workers, state and territory officials, and more who ensure our elections are safe, secure, and accessible. This Election Hero Day, join us in thanking them for all that they do! #ThankYouElectionHeroes
You can still register to vote in person and vote the same day at your early voting site or Election Day polling place in Illinois! Online voter registration is closed.
You need 2 forms of ID (one w/ a home address) to register in person. Learn more at lwvil.org/voting-basics
Sunday, October 18 is the last day to register to vote online in Illinois—but don’t worry if you miss it! In-person voter registration remains open through Election Day at early voting sites and your polling place.
Learn more ➡️ lwvil.org/voting-basics
Join communities nationwide this Saturday, October 17, to participate in a day of nonpartisan voter participation, being in community with each other, and making sure every eligible voter has a plan. Find a No Kings event near you at NOKINGS.org.
Do your friends and family have a plan to vote in the November 3 election? Talk to them—people are more likely to vote when encouraged by someone they know and trust! 🤝 VOTE411.org #NationalVoterEducationWeek #Election2026
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Nervous about voting? You don’t have to go alone! 🗳️
Bring a friend or family member with you and make voting a little more comfortable. Democracy is more fun together!
Learn more about voting in Illinois at elections.il.gov.
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🗳️ We don’t just run elections—we run them securely.
From bipartisan election workers to physical security and pre-election equipment testing, Illinois has processes in place to help ensure elections are conducted securely and fairly.
Learn more at elections.il.gov.
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Over 3.2 MILLION voters have used VOTE411 so far this year to help them make their voices heard in their primary elections. As the country prepares for November’s general election, make sure you’re ready too. Be an informed and empowered voter by going to VOTE411.org!
ALT A graphic on a blue and purple gradient background featuring a photo of a young Black woman in a read sweatshirt holding up a VOTE411 button. On the left is text that reads, "From the primaries to the general election, be an informed and empowered voter. Head to VOTE411.org to make sure you've got the election info you need!" In the lower left corner is the VOTE411 logo.
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UPDATE: Last night, a federal court granted voting rights organizations’ emergency request to block USPS from implementing the newly-finalized mail ballot rule for the November midterm elections.
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In spite of everything designed to make us feel powerless, we refuse to give up on a future that works for all of us.
We are America. And we vote.
#WeAreAmericaAndWeVote
What can we do about the housing shortage in Illinois? Housing expert Lore Baker joined us to discuss housing costs, zoning policies, and efforts to make a greater variety of housing available to more people. Watch now > youtu.be/Xjywz7Hv9Zw
Watch LWVIL's own Kathy Cortez weigh in on attempts to curb mail-in voting on ABC 7 Chicago! abc7chicago.com/post/chicago…
How can we ensure housing for all in our state? Join us next week to talk about it! ⬇️
What can we do about the housing shortage in Illinois? Housing expert Lore Baker will join us on August 25 to discuss housing costs, zoning policies, and efforts to make a greater variety of housing available to more people.
Register to attend ➡️ zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
Elections across the country rely on people just like YOU stepping up to work the polls in their communities. Do you want to do your part to help your friends and neighbors vote? Visit powerthepolls.org/lwv to sign up this #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay!
What can we do about the housing shortage in Illinois? Housing expert Lore Baker will join us on August 25 to discuss housing costs, zoning policies, and efforts to make a greater variety of housing available to more people.
Register to attend ➡️ zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
How will the federal cuts to SNAP and other programs impact Illinoisans? How can state policymakers keep Illinois a great place to live and raise a family? Hear from the experts. youtu.be/qCzJ9yshvx0?si=Ali1…
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Every ballot. Every time.
100% of ballots in Illinois elections are cast on paper — even when using an electronic machine.
Machines help you mark your ballot, but YOU verify it and feed it into the tabulator.
#PaperBallots #TrustedElections #VoteIllinois
Illinois' immigrant communities are at risk. Let's talk about what immigration organizations have been seeing on the ground, what's happening in Springfield, and what action we can take. youtu.be/RJ3nNwC-NYU?si=LT9v…
