VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Election Info
Everything you need to register, vote early, vote by mail, or vote on Election Day.
ON YOUR BALLOT
Highland Park term limits referendum
Highland Park voters will decide a binding public question on term limits for the Mayor and City Council members. HP Forward urges a YES vote.
For the official ballot language and a sample ballot, see the Lake County Clerk’s page for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
KEY DATES
November 3, 2026 General Election
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Voter registration deadline | Tuesday, October 6. Registration remains available during early voting and on Election Day. |
| Online registration closes | Sunday, October 18 |
| Early voting at the Lake County Clerk’s Office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan | September 24 to October 16, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Countywide early voting | October 19 to November 2, at early voting sites throughout Lake County, with evening and weekend hours available |
| Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot | Thursday, October 29 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Source: Lake County Clerk. Locations, hours and deadlines can change, so confirm them on the Lake County Clerk’s election calendar before you go.
HOW TO VOTE
Four ways to make your voice count
Check your registration
Make sure you are registered at your current address, or register online.
Vote early
Skip the Election Day lines. Early voting runs from September 24 through November 2.
Vote on Election Day
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3.
LOOKING AHEAD
April 6, 2027 consolidated election
Highland Park’s municipal offices, including Mayor, are on the ballot at the consolidated election on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. See the Lake County Clerk’s election calendar for registration, early voting and mail-ballot dates.
Vote YES for Term Limits campaign is sponsored by Highland Park Forward, a nonpartisan Political Action Committee promoting vibrancy and good government in Highland Park. Paid for by Highland Park Forward, an IL nonpartisan Political Action Committee.