Early voting underway in IL. Where you can cast a ballot in St. Clair County & beyond
Early voting is underway in Illinois, and metro-east residents looking to make their voice heard ahead of the Tuesday, March 17 primary election have options.
In the March election, Illinois voters will cast their ballots in statewide offices such as U.S. senator, governor, attorney general and secretary of state, as well as local positions like clerks, treasurers, sheriffs, county board members and more.
The state offers same-day voter registration along with early voting, so if you miss the Sunday, March 1 online registration deadline, you’ll need to bring two forms of identification when you go to vote March 17.
Before heading out to vote, you may want to double-check your registration status. If you’re not sure whether you’re registered or if your information is up to date, you can use the state’s online voter registration database to check your status. The site will ask for your first and last name, birth date and ZIP code.
If you check your registration and realize some of the information is out of date, you can update it online.
Here’s what to know about voting early in St. Clair County and how to find a polling place near you.
Voting early in St. Clair County
Here’s where you can vote early in St. Clair County. Some locations have already begun early voting, while others will open in early March.
St. Clair County Courthouse
- 10 Public Square, second floor, Election Department, in Belleville
- Early voting at this location began Feb. 5 and voting will go through Election Day.
- Election Day polling hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours change to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6, and early voting will also be available 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, March 16.
O’Fallon Township Building
- 801 E. State St. in O’Fallon
- Early voting at this location begins March 2 and runs through March 16.
- Early voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2 through March 6; 9 a.m. to noon March 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 9 through March 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 16.
The Rec Complex
- 9950 Bunkum Road in Fairview Heights
- Early voting begins March 2 and runs through March 16.
- Early voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2 through March 6; 9 a.m. to noon March 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 9 through 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 16.
Jerome Early Childhood Center gym
- 1825 Jerome Lane in Cahokia Heights
- Early voting begins March 2 and runs through March 16.
- Early voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2 through March 6; 9 a.m. to noon March 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 9 through 13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 16.
Where to find more polling places
If you live outside St. Clair County, a variety of early voting sites are available in your county.
To find more polling places near you in Illinois, including Election Day and early voting locations, you can use the State Board of Elections’ website and input your address.
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