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Titans Vote

The Primary Election is

March 17, 2026

The General Election is

November 3, 2026

Titans Vote sticker in front of Ames Library

Registered to vote? 

Not sure if you’re registered?

Need to register?

 

New local voter? 

You have the right to register and vote at either your local (IWU) or permanent (home) address. Consider which location you feel most connected to and informed about when deciding where to vote. If you vote in Bloomington for the primary or general election, you can move your registration back to your hometown later.

NEW VOTER in IL: register to vote online via the If registering at IWU, students should use the to register. 

 

What's on the ballot?

This is the from the Bloomington Election Commission so you can see the races and issues on the ballot. Remember that you do not have to vote for every category on the ballot. 

The League of Women Voters website has personalized information about what is on your ballot based on your registered address.

 

Where can I vote?

If you want to vote early here in Bloomington - click In Bloomington (including IWU), early voting for the primary election has started at the Election Commission Office 121 N. Main St. 1st Floor Bloomington, IL 61701.

Voting back at home? Click

On Election Day, vote in person at your polling place. If you live on campus, your polling place is the Hansen Student Center. They will be open from 6am - 7pm on Election Day. Illinois allows same-day registration on Election Day. IWU students can show a copy of their Housing Contract from ORL on their phone as proof of residence and your IWU ID counts as your photo ID. 

 

At your polling place & in the booth:

Ask any election judge for help at any time! You will start by verifying your name and address. You will be given a blank ballot and directed to the voting booths. If you use a voting machine, here's a in Bloomington. 

When you are done voting, an election judge will show you to the machine where you insert your ballot for tabulation. You will also get your I VOTED sticker!

 

Contact

  • Deborah Halperin (dhalperi@iwu.edu) is on campus and can help with information and referrals
  • If you are a resident of Bloomington, contact the Board of Election Commissioners at (309) 888-5136 or  becvote@becvote.org. If you are a resident of McLean County (and not Bloomington), contact the County Clerk at (309) 888-5190 or  countyclerk@mcleancountyil.gov .