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2026 Illinois midterm election: Your last-minute guide with 1 more day of early voting

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There's only one more day of early voting for the 2026 midterm election in Illinois. Monday marks the final day to vote early ahead of Election Day Tuesday, with major races on the ballot including Illinois governor. Under Illinois state law, polls open at 6 a.m. on Election Day, and will remain open until 7 p.m. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Ahead of Nov. 3, here's what to know. Where to vote early near you: Find your polling place A "polling place lookup" feature is available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Simply enter your ZIP code and address on the website and click “submit” to see your polling place. In Chicago Chicago residents can vote at their designated polling place or at one of the 51 early voting centers across the city that will remain open through Election Day.

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