Departments

Coles County Clerk

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Vote By Mail

Vote by mail applications can be emailed to: vbmrequest@colesco.illinois.gov
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Voter Registration

For other election information or to register to vote, visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
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Contact Our Elections Department

Phone: 217-348-0524 or 217-348-0523
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Election Judge Training


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Upcoming Elections

General Primary

March 17, 2026

General Election

November 03, 2026

Election Information

Offices Up for Election

To view the offices up for election in the upcoming election, click the link below!

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Important Election Dates
Important Election Dates


Early Voting Information


Location Dates/Times Saturday Date/Times
Coles County Clerk's Office
651 Jackson Ave, Rm 122
Charleston, IL 61920 		02/20/2025 - 03/31/2025
08:30AM - 04:30PM 		03/29/2025
9:00AM-12:00PM
NEW LOCATION
First Presbyterian Church
10 Charleston Ave, Entrance J
Mattoon, IL 61938 		02/20/2025 - 03/31/2025
09:00AM - 04:00PM 		03/29/2025
9:00AM-12:00PM
Printable Early Voting Information

Uncounted Ballots

Total Uncounted 1283
Uncounted Ballots Cast on Election Day 0
Uncounted Ballots Early Voting 0
Uncounted Provisional 0
Vote by Mail Returned Not Counted 17
Vote by Mail Sent Not Returned 1266

As of: April 15, 2025