Bloomington Election Commission

10/19/2026

The Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center located at 1413 Leslie Dr. is now open for early voting!

Please enter through the southern doors (conference center side) if you plan on early voting. There will be signs guiding you to the correct parking area.

10/13/2026

Please visit our website at https://bloomingtonelectionsil.gov/vote-by-mail-2/ to request a vote by mail ballot!

10/12/2026

Our office is open for early voting today, October 12th! If you'd like to vote and would rather not wait in a long line on election day, please consider coming out to vote today!

10/06/2026

Today, October 6th is the last day of regular voter registration for the 2026 General Election. Same-day registration, also known as grace period registration, will begin starting Wednesday, October 7th.

If you are looking to register, or you don't know your current registration status within the City of Bloomington, please visit https://ova.elections.il.gov to review your status and make any necessary updates or changes to your voter registration.

If you have a valid Illinois driver license or state ID, you can register using the link above.

You may also register in person at our office at 121 N. Main St., 1st Floor, Bloomington, IL 61701. You will need to provide a registrar with 2 forms of identification: 1 with your name on it (credit/debit card, Social Security card, etc.) and something with your name and current residential address (bank statement, utility bill, lease, mortgage, checkstub, etc.)

Please call the office at 309-888-5136 with any questions regarding requirements to register.

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09/23/2026

Tomorrow is the start of Early Voting! Voters residing within the City of Bloomington can vote early in-person at our office starting tomorrow, 9/24 8:30AM–4:30PM for the 2026 General Election. As a reminder, you do not need to present your voter card in order to vote as long as you are registered at your current residential address.

If you would rather vote by mail or in-person on election day, we do have those options available to you as well.

Please visit our website www.bloomingtonelectionsil.gov or call our office at 309-888-5136 if you have any questions.

09/16/2026

The specimen ballot for the 2026 General Election has now been posted on our website for public consumption. Please consider that not all of the contests listed on this specimen ballot will be on your ballot at the precinct-level. Please refer to your voter's card to determine which contests will be on your specific ballot.

https://bloomingtonelectionsil.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26GILBLO_SAMPLE_3.pdf

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09/08/2026

09/03/2026

Our office will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will re-open September, 8th at 8:00am.

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08/11/2026

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08/11/2026

Visit https://bloomingtonelectionsil.gov/electionjudges/ to find out more about becoming an election judge in the City of Bloomington today!

Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! 🗳️ If you're looking for a direct way to support elections in your community this November, consider becoming a poll worker.

Get in touch with your election office and learn more at helpamericavote.gov. 🔗