Voter Information
Check out the resources on this page for information on registering to vote,
what is on the ballot, and
where and how to vote.
Preparing to Vote
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Absentee Voting Information
Absentee (or vote by mail) requests can be made by contacting the Clerk’s Office by phone at (815) 875-2014, or by mail with the application for ballot which is linked here. Absentee Ballot Application
Early Voting Information
Early voting will be available again for voters in Bureau County. Early voting will run from September 24th, 2026 through November 2nd, 2026. Voters registered in Bureau County can Early Vote at the Bureau County Clerk’s office during regular business hours. The office will also be open on certain Saturdays for Early Voting as well on October 24th, 2026 & October 31st, 2026. The hours for those dates are from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. There will also be two locations available to Early Vote in Bureau County that will run from October 19th, 2026 through October 30th, 2026 at the Princeton Moose Lodge from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM and Spring Valley City Hall from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Voting Procedures
On Election day the polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Voters who are not able to vote in person may qualify to vote absentee. For further information regarding absentee voting or any other aspects of the election process, contact the Bureau County Clerks Office at (815) 875-2014.