Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore be deemed invalid, county official warns.

How to register to vote by mail, and a big USPS change to note for 2026

Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, and applications are now open to submit ballots for ...

House Republicans push election overhaul with voter ID, mail-in ballot changes ahead of midterms

The proposal would impose new national voting standards, require photo ID and proof of citizenship, restrict universal mail-in ballots and ban ranked-choice voting.

USPS postmark change could 'threaten' mail-in voters, Cook County officials warn

The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received ...
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Under new postal service guidance, Texans shouldn’t wait to send voter registrations or mail-in ballots

The U.S. Postal Service warns it may not postmark mail the same day it takes possession of it. The deadline to register for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2.