FAQs

Who can serve as an Election Judge?

Any registered voter who can read, write, and speak the English language and can perform simple math.
In addition, high school juniors and seniors who maintain a 3.0 grade point average are eligible to serve.

To learn more about becoming an Election Judge, see the Election Personnel page.

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General FAQs

Find out if you're registered to vote in the State of Illinois with the Illinois State Board of Elections registration lookup tool.

2. Where can I register to vote?: In addition to the Board of Election Commissioners Office, registrations are taken at the Peoria County Courthouse, City Hall-City Clerk's Office, the Driver's License Facility (only if you have business there), and any Peoria Public Library. You may also register by mail or online.

3. What if I move and/or change my name?: If you move, you must file a written change of address with the Election Authority. The back of your Voter Registration Card contains a Change of Address Form. If you don't have your card, a handwritten note with your signature is sufficient. If you change your name, you must complete a new voter registration form. Find more information on the Additional Election Information page.

The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Check your Voter Card for your Election Day polling place location, or see the Election Schedule page.
Grace Period Registration allows a resident to register or change their address between the 28th and 4th day prior to an election. Grace Period Registration is only available at the Board of Election Commissioners Office. If a resident who registers or changes their address during this time frame wishes to vote in the upcoming election, he/she must do so at the time of registration or change of address.

5. Where do I vote on Election Day?: Your polling place location is printed in the upper left corner of your Voter Registration Card. If you cannot locate your Voter Registration Card, see the Where to Vote page.

6. Do I need to provide identification at the polling place?: You do not need to provide identification at the polling place on Election Day to vote unless if you registered by mail and have not yet voted since you registered. If so, you will need 2 forms of identification with your current address printed thereon.

8. Can I vote by mail?: Contact the Peoria County Board of Election Commissioners to request that a Vote by Mail application be mailed to you. You may do this by mail, telephone. You can also obtain a form online. Anyone can vote by mail, no reason is required.

Anyone who is:

Any registered voter who can read, write, and speak the English language and can perform simple math.
In addition, high school juniors and seniors who maintain a 3.0 grade point average are eligible to serve.

To learn more about becoming an Election Judge, see the Election Personnel page.

11. Are Election Judges paid for working during an election?: Election Judges are paid $155 for working on Election Day and $10 per hour for working during early voting. All Election Judges must attend training before each election to be eligible to work.