St. Clair County, Illinois
Voter Resources
Voting has never been easier in St. Clair County. Vote by mail or vote early in person at one of five locations throughout the county so that you can make sure your voice is heard.
FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION
Not sure where you are supposed to vote? Visit the St. Clair County Clerk's website and use the Address Lookup to view your sample ballot and see your voting location.
Link above not working? Copy and paste this URL into your web browser: https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/county-clerk/elections/voter-resources.
Link above not working? Copy and paste this URL into your web browser: https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/county-clerk/elections/voter-resources.
Register to vote online: https://ova.elections.il.gov
FREQUENTYLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I registered to vote?
You can check to see if you are registered to vote in the state of Illinois on the State Board of Elections website.
how do i register to vote?
To qualify for voter registration in Illinois, you must:
Register to Vote Online
You can register to vote online using the state's Online Voter Registration Application. Be prepared to answer basic information about yourself just as you would if you were applying by mail or in person, and follow all submission instructions at the end of the process.
You can also change your registered name and/or address using this website.
In Person
You can register to vote in person at:
NOTE: You can also register to vote in person at your local Illinois DMV office when you apply for a driver's license or ID card.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a resident of Illinois for at least 30 days.
- Be at least 18 years old (if you are 17 years old, you can vote in the General Primary election IF you will be 18 years old by the General Election).
- NOT be registered to vote in another state.
Register to Vote Online
You can register to vote online using the state's Online Voter Registration Application. Be prepared to answer basic information about yourself just as you would if you were applying by mail or in person, and follow all submission instructions at the end of the process.
You can also change your registered name and/or address using this website.
In Person
You can register to vote in person at:
- County Clerk's Office
- Board of Election Commissioner's Office
- City and Village Offices Township Offices
- Schools
- Public Libraries
- Military Recruitment Offices
- Deputy Registrars
- A completed Illinois Voter Registration Form (Form SBE R-19).
- You can also download a Spanish-language version.
- 2 documents proving identification. 1 document must show your current address.
- Either a copy of your valid photo identification, such as your:
- Driver's license.
- ID card.
- The last 4 digits of your SSN and a valid photo identification.
- A copy of a document proving your residential address, such as your:
- Current utility bill.
- Bank statement.
- Pay check.
- Either a copy of your valid photo identification, such as your:
NOTE: You can also register to vote in person at your local Illinois DMV office when you apply for a driver's license or ID card.
When can I register to vote?
Regular registration is open year round except during the 27-day period just prior to an election and during the 2-day period after each election. Grace period registration is an extension of the regular registration deadline from the 27th day prior to an election through Election Day. Grace period registration is only available “in-person” at sites authorized by each election authority.
WHERE DO I VOTE?
Check your voter registration card for your polling location.
You can also looking up your location by visiting the County Clerk's website: https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/county-clerk/elections/voter-resources
You can also looking up your location by visiting the County Clerk's website: https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/county-clerk/elections/voter-resources
DO I EVER HAVE TO RE-REGISTER?
No, not unless you have moved to a different election jurisdiction, or have changed your name. If you move within the same election jurisdiction, you must transfer your registration.
If I move, can I still vote?
If you moved within 27 days of the election in the same precinct you can vote a full ballot by signing an affidavit.
If you moved more than 30 days before the election within the same election jurisdiction, but outside your precinct, and did not transfer your registration, you may grace-period update your registration through Election Day and then grace-period vote; alternatively you may vote for federal offices only after completing an address correction form.
If you moved within 30 days before the election outside of your precinct, but you still live in the State, and did not transfer your registration, you may grace-period update your registration to your new address through Election Day and grace-period vote, or vote a full ballot in your old polling place after completing an affidavit.
If you moved more than 30 days before the election out of your county or municipality under a board of election commissioners and did not transfer your registration, you can only vote by reregistering from your new address.
If any change in your name or address has occurred, please remember to contact your election authority to update your registration. However, even if you forget to update your information, note that “Grace Period Registration and Voting” is now available through Election Day in Illinois.
If you moved more than 30 days before the election within the same election jurisdiction, but outside your precinct, and did not transfer your registration, you may grace-period update your registration through Election Day and then grace-period vote; alternatively you may vote for federal offices only after completing an address correction form.
If you moved within 30 days before the election outside of your precinct, but you still live in the State, and did not transfer your registration, you may grace-period update your registration to your new address through Election Day and grace-period vote, or vote a full ballot in your old polling place after completing an affidavit.
If you moved more than 30 days before the election out of your county or municipality under a board of election commissioners and did not transfer your registration, you can only vote by reregistering from your new address.
If any change in your name or address has occurred, please remember to contact your election authority to update your registration. However, even if you forget to update your information, note that “Grace Period Registration and Voting” is now available through Election Day in Illinois.
What ways can i vote in St. Clair County?
On Election Day
Vote on election day at your polling location from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling location and sample ballot here.
Vote-By-Mail
All registered voters in Illinois are entitled to vote by mail. To apply for vote-by-mail, fill out the application on the St. Clair County Clerk's website.
The county clerk's office will mail your ballot to you, including a return envelope with pre-paid postage. After receiving your ballot, fill out your ballot choices, complete and sign the certification on the back and mail it to the address provided.
Early Voting
Early voting sites are set up throughout the county, and include the County Clerk's office at: 10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220. All times and locations can be found on the clerk's website.
Vote on election day at your polling location from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling location and sample ballot here.
Vote-By-Mail
All registered voters in Illinois are entitled to vote by mail. To apply for vote-by-mail, fill out the application on the St. Clair County Clerk's website.
The county clerk's office will mail your ballot to you, including a return envelope with pre-paid postage. After receiving your ballot, fill out your ballot choices, complete and sign the certification on the back and mail it to the address provided.
Early Voting
Early voting sites are set up throughout the county, and include the County Clerk's office at: 10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220. All times and locations can be found on the clerk's website.
WHEN CAN I CONSIDER MYSELF OFFICIALLY REGISTERED TO VOTE?
As soon as you receive a voter ID card in the mail, you can consider yourself registered. If you do not receive an ID card within 3 weeks after you register, call the St. Clair Clerk's Office at 618-277-6600.
VOTE BY MAIL
Any registered voter may request a vote by mail ballot through the application on the County Clerk's website. The deadline to apply for the General Election is November 3, 2022. You may also request to permanently register for voting by mail.
Once your application is processed, you will receive a paper ballot in the mail. Your ballot must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received at the County Clerk's office within 14 days after Election Day.
More information about voting by mail is available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Once your application is processed, you will receive a paper ballot in the mail. Your ballot must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received at the County Clerk's office within 14 days after Election Day.
More information about voting by mail is available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
EARLY VOTING
St. Clair County Clerk's Office, Election Department
10 Public Square, 2nd Floor, Belleville
The Rec Complex
9950 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights
O'Fallon Township Office
801 East State Street, O'Fallon
Cahokia High School
800 Range Lane, Cahokia Heights
Whiteside Middle School
111 Warrior Way, Belleville
10 Public Square, 2nd Floor, Belleville
- Monday-Friday from September 29 to October 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 29: 9 a.m. to noon
- Sunday, October 30: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday-Friday from October 31-November 4: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, November 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, November 7: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rec Complex
9950 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights
- Monday-Friday from October 24 to October 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 29: 9 a.m. to noon
- Sunday, October 30: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday-Friday from October 31-November 4: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, November 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
O'Fallon Township Office
801 East State Street, O'Fallon
- Monday-Friday from October 24 to October 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 29: 9 a.m. to noon
- Sunday, October 30: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday-Friday from October 31-November 4: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, November 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cahokia High School
800 Range Lane, Cahokia Heights
- Saturday, October 22: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Whiteside Middle School
111 Warrior Way, Belleville
- Saturday, October 22: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.