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Primary 2026 Election Dates
February 5: First day to vote early or by mail
March 1: Deadline to Register to Vote Online.
March 12: Deadline to apply to vote by mail.
March 17: Illinois General Primary Election
Voter Registration
Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Check your registration status ahead of the next election.
Want to register to vote in person? Visit any Library location to print out the Voter Registration Form.
Online Resources for Illinois Voters
Both websites contain personalized voting information. See the races and issues on your ballot, compare candidates side-by-side, and read their views on the important issues in their own words.
Civic Engagement at Your Library
Schaumburg Township District Library partners with the League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area to keep you informed and empowered. Check out some of our previous programs with them on our Library’s YouTube Channel.
Programs
Hybrid: Civic Awareness Series – Voting in Illinois: A Look into the Board of Elections
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m., Central Library or Online
Hybrid: Civic Awareness Series – Restorative Justice
Tuesday, March 24, 7-8 p.m., Central Library or Online
Hybrid: Civic Empowerment Series 2026 – An Introduction to News Media Literacy
Thursday, March 31, 7-8 p.m., Central Library or Online
Civic Empowerment Series 2026
This year, Schaumburg Library is partnering with multiple Illinois libraries on a yearlong initiative to help communities deepen their understanding of civic issues, understand the political landscape, and explore opportunities for meaningful civic discourse. We are proud to collaborate on this initiative with Skokie Public Library, Vernon Area Public Library, Blue Island Public Library, OSF Healthcare Library, Highland Park Public Library, Lincolnwood Public Library, Palatine Library District, Aurora Public Library District, La Grange Public Library, Fox River Valley Public Library, Algonquin Area Public Library District, and Oak Park Public Library.
Local Candidate Forums
Congressional 8th District (Democratic Primary)
Saturday, Feburary 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Harper College, Wojcik Conference Center, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine
Congressional 8th District (Republican Primary)
Saturday, Feburary 7, 1-3 p.m.
Harper College, Wojcik Conference Center, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine