| 9/27/2012 |
First day absentee ballot applications are accepted |
| 10/9/2012 |
Last day to register to vote |
| 10/10/2012 |
First day of grace period registration and voting |
| 10/15/2012 |
First day of Early Voting |
| 10/30/2012 |
Last day of grace period registration and voting |
| 11/1/2012 |
Last day of Early Voting |
| 11/1/2012 |
Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot, including military and overseas voters. |
| 11/2/2012 |
In-person absentee voting begins at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers |
| 11/5/2012 |
Last day voted mail-in absentee ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Clerk's office
Last day of in-person absentee voting at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office and five suburban courthouse mini-centers |
| 11/6/2012 |
Election Day |