Date

Event

9/27/2012

First day absentee ballot applications are accepted

10/9/2012

Last day to register to vote

10/10/2012

First day of grace period registration and voting

10/15/2012

First day of Early Voting

10/30/2012

Last day of grace period registration and voting

11/1/2012

Last day of Early Voting

11/1/2012

Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot, including military and overseas voters.

11/2/2012

In-person absentee voting begins at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers

11/5/2012

Last day voted mail-in absentee ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Clerk's office

Last day of in-person absentee voting at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers

11/6/2012

Election Day