Peoria County Election Commission

03/30/2026

The Peoria County Election Commission is now hiring for the Executive Director position.

The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the administration of the Election Commission. Duties include the application of all statutory requirements in maintaining the permanent registry of voters and in the planning, organizing and conducting of local, state and federal elections in the County of Peoria. The Executive Director is the liaison to the community, other government agencies and members of the press for the Board of Election Commissioners.

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of two years of both management and election administration experience. Must possess a strong technical aptitude and strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based software. Must be detail-oriented and able to work under the pressure of deadlines. Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective solutions to challenges. Strong public relations skills. Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.

The salary range is $85,000 to $125,000 a year. To apply now, go to https://bit.ly/477X1y6.

03/26/2026

Illinois State Board of Elections- released these dates for the General Election 2026

🗳️ 2026 General Election Timeline is here!

Key dates to know:
📬 Aug 5 – Vote by Mail applications open
📅 Sept 24 – Early Voting & mail ballots begin
⏳ Oct 6 – Voter registration deadline
🖥️ Oct 18 – Online registration closes
📮 Oct 29 – Last day to apply for Vote by Mail
✅ Nov 3 – Election Day

Make a plan. Be ready. Vote! 🇺🇸

03/17/2026

Election Day!! 6am to 7pm Today! Peoria County Election Commission City of Peoria Illinois - Government Peoria County GovernmentChoose Greater Peoria Discover Peoria

Are you making a quick stop to vote before work? Find your polling place here: https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx

03/17/2026

Voting hours today are 6am to 7pm! Remember in Peoria County, all the polling places are Vote Centers now. Stop by and vote today.🗳️🇺🇸 Peoria County Election Commission Peoria County Government Choose Greater Peoria Discover Peoria

Did you forget to register? No worries! In Illinois, you can still register and vote TODAY with Grace Period registration! Check out the nearest location here: https://shorturl.at/VI9pu

03/06/2026

Before you cast that write-in vote, check if your candidate is officially registered! 🗳️ Election judges can provide you with the list of valid write-ins if you ask. Stay informed!

02/23/2026

As of February 23, 2026, the Peoria County Election Commission will be closing comments on our posts moving forward. Our goal is to ensure voters find the most accurate and reliable election information on our page. Questions and concerns are best addressed through direct communication with our staff, allowing us to provide timely, accurate responses.

We invite residents to contact us through the following channels:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Online form: www.peoriaelections.gov
📞 Phone: (309) 324-2300
📍 In person: 4422 Brandywine Dr., Suite 1, Peoria, IL

Open Hours for Peoria County Election CommissionHours of OperationMonday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Petition Filing Hours - First Day ONLY8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Voting Hours are not the same as business hours. Please check the early voting schedule for times.

02/09/2026

Peoria County will begin early voting and voting by mail for the March primary election on Tuesday, February 10, following consultation with the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office on a statewide candidate’s ongoing court case.

There is a ballot drop box for Peoria County voters at the Peoria County Election Commission, 4422 Brandywine Dr.

Starting on March 2, drop boxes will also be available at the Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy., and Neighborhood House, 1020 S. Matthew St.

A full list of early voting locations and times is available at https://www.peoriaelections.gov/174/Early-Voting.

The primary election is March 17, 2026. Sample ballots for the March primary are available at https://www.peoriaelections.gov/201/Sample-Ballots.

02/04/2026

Peoria County will not begin early voting or vote by mail on Thursday, Feb. 5 due to an ongoing court case with statewide implications.

A Republican candidate for Governor is appealing a decision by the Illinois State Board of Elections not to certify his candidacy for the March 17, 2026, primary ballot due to a lack of valid petition signatures. He is also seeking a stay on a circuit court’s decision to remove his name from the primary ballot.

A stay would require the candidate’s name be reinstated on the ballot, pending the outcome of the appeal.

“The decision to delay the start of voting was not made lightly. If the stay is granted and the candidate’s name is to appear on the ballot, that would mean over 12,000 Peoria County voters have been mailed an incorrect ballot,” said Peoria County Election Commission Executive Director Elizabeth Gannon.

State election officials are hopeful that a decision will be made by the end of week, allowing the start of voting to proceed.

02/03/2026

Recent postmarking policy changes at the U.S. Postal Service could have an impact if you usually wait until the last minute to mail in your ballot. 🗳️

Peoria County Election Commission Executive Director Elizabeth Gannon shares what you need to know about voting by mail in the upcoming March primary in the latest episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast. 🔊

01/29/2026

Sample Ballots for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election are now available!

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