Galesburg Board of Elections

03/27/2026

Registered voters have contacted the City Election Office because they received a National Voter Registration Application in the mail from the Voter Participation Center in Springfield. The application is not from the City Election Office. Unless you have contacted us with changes, everything has stayed the same regarding your voter registration with the City Election Office. Please feel free to discard the unsolicited mailing.

03/15/2026

Do you live within the city limits of Galesburg? Early Voting is available today at the City Election Office until 4:00 p.m. today. The office is located at City Hall, 55 W. Tompkins St.

03/02/2026

What is being an election judge like?
Several election judges say, "It's fun! I get to see everybody. The only time I get to see a lot of people is when I help voters."
Election Judges are paid to manage the precinct polling place and assist voters. Judges share these responsibilities:
1. Arrive at 5:30 a.m. on Election Day to set out supplies;
2. Open the polls on time at 6 a.m. on Election Day;
3. Issue the correct ballot to each voter and help voters with questions from 6 a.m. through 7 p.m.
4. Completing all reports after the polls close.
Election Judges earn $175.00. Payment is based on the completion of training and service on Election Day. New election judges work with multiple experienced election judges.
There are 17 openings for March 17, 2026. Learn more and click here to apply online: https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/elected_officials___election_offices/galesburg_elections_commission/how_to_become_an_election_judge.php

02/18/2026

Don’t forget to register if you have moved or changed your name! If you have a valid Illinois Driver's License or State ID, visit ova.elections.il.gov to register. The Online Voter Registration Application deadline is March 1, 2026. It takes 5 minutes!

02/16/2026

The official citywide Democratic and Republican Sample ballots will be published in The BURG on February 26, 2026.

02/14/2026

Paper precinct-specific sample ballots are available at the City Election Office and are on display in City Hall outside the City Clerk's Office.

Locate your precinct number on your current voter card or stop by the election office. New voter cards were mailed citywide in June 2025. A current voter card has an Issued date of June 2025 printed on it. A sample is below.

02/07/2026

The citywide offices and candidates lists are available online at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/elected_officials___election_offices/galesburg_elections_commission/sample_ballot.php

02/05/2026

Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election starts today in the City of Galesburg.

10/06/2025

The City of Galesburg does not have an election on November 4, 2025. During odd-numbered years, such as 2025, there is one election, which was held in April 2025 for mayor, city clerk, alderpersons in Wards 2, 4 & 6, township supervisor, township assessor, and school board candidates.
In July 2025, new voter cards were mailed to 17,807 registered voters in the city limits of Galesburg. In Illinois, a voter ID card is not required to vote; however, it does provide information on your polling place location and voting districts. The card can be helpful if there is a question about your voter registration, address, or signature. If you have not received your voter card printed in June/July 2025, call the office at (309) 345-3660.
The 2026 Primary Election will include federal, state, and local contests on the ballot. The election will be on March 17, 2026. More information about the 2026 Primary Election, is available at https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/elected_officials___election_offices/galesburg_elections_commission/index.php

08/08/2025

Registered voters have contacted the City Election Office because they recently received an Illinois Voter Registration Application in the mail. The application is not from the City Election Office. Unless you have contacted us with changes, everything has stayed the same regarding your voter registration with the City Election Office. Please feel free to discard the unsolicited mailing.

04/02/2025

The unofficial results for the City of Galesburg are on the City website at
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/elected_officials___election_offices/galesburg_elections_commission/elections_results___map.php
By state law, the official results will be posted on April 22, 2025, after the Board of Election Commissioners has canvassed the official results.

03/30/2025

If you are a registered voter in the City of Galesburg, you can look up your POLLING PLACE and PRECINCT NUMBER online. Click the "Quick Galesburg Wards and Precincts" below and type your address into the search box.
On Election Day, Tuesday, April 1st, polling places will be open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

The Galesburg City Council consists of seven council members elected by ward, and the Mayor elected at large. Now updated per Ordinance #21-1041. Elections are managed and conducted by Precinct. More than one Precinct may vote ata given Polling Place.