Huskies Vote

Your voice. Your vote.

Being an engaged citizen means staying connected and participating in local, state and national elections. HuskiesVote is a campus-wide initiative that strives to provide Northern Illinois University students with everything they need to know in order to participate in their elections.

Register to vote in Illinois

Check voter registration status in Illinois

Research Ballot

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• Voting Matters.

  Voting in local, state and national elections is one of your important duties—and rights—as a citizen. According to the Pew Research Center, college-aged voters account for almost one-third of the eligible voting population—so your vote matters. Learn more about why you should vote.

• Know Where to Vote.

  The non-partisan, non-profit Vote.org gives a very clear overview and will answer many of your questions about registration and voting.

  You must vote wherever you are registered to vote. If you registered in DeKalb but will be living at home this semester, you may need to change your registration – or vice versa.  Check to see where you are registered, and make a change (if necessary)

  If voting in person, check with your local election authority to find your specific polling place.

  Learn more about where you can vote.

• Register to Vote or Check your Registration

  The entire voter registration process takes only a few minutes and can be easily completed online.  Learn more about the voter registration process.

• Know When to Vote.

  Nov. 8, 2022 is the General Election in Illinois

  Find your polling place. 

  • How do I vote?
    • Vote by mail
    • Vote Early (in your precinct)
    • Vote in person on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022 at your precinct)