| 9/27/2012 |
First day mail ballots will be sent out |
| 10/9/2012 |
Last day to register to vote |
| 10/10/2012 |
First day of grace period registration and voting |
| 10/22/2012 |
First day of Early Voting |
| 11/1/2012 |
Last day to request a mail ballot, including military and overseas voters |
| 11/3/2012 |
Last day of Early Voting |
| 11/3/2012 |
Last day of grace period registration and voting |
| 11/4/2012 |
In-person absentee voting begins at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office |
| 11/5/2012 |
Last day voted mail ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Clerk's office
In-person absentee voting continues at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers |
| 11/6/2012 |
Election Day |