Lake County Primary Election Set for March 17, 2026

Choose the voting option that fits your schedule.

Voting-By-Mail

• Apply for permanent Vote-by-Mail status here
• Ballots are mailed 40 days before Election Day (February 5, 2026)
• Available to any registered voter
• Drop Box Locations
• Receive notifications about your ballot request

Early Voting

• Early Voting Locations
• Early Voting Wait Times
• Early Voting Site Locator
• Starts February 5, 2026 only at the Lake County Clerk's office (February 5, 2026)
• Opens county-wide March 2, 2026
• Ends March 16, 2026, the Monday before Election Day
• Use any site, regardless of where you live in Lake County
• Some locations offer evening and weekend hours
• Grace Period Registration is available

Election Day Voting

• Polls are open from 6 AM to 7 PM
• Verify your polling location here
• Use the preferred neighborhood site serving your address
• Grace Period Registration is available

Check your registration status