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Upcoming Elections

General Election

November 03, 2026

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April 06, 2027

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Early Voting Information


Location Dates/Times Saturday Date/Times
Coles County Clerk's Office
651 Jackson Ave, Rm 122
Charleston, IL 61920 		02/05/2026 - 03/16/2026
08:30AM - 04:30PM 		03/14/2026
9:00AM-12:00PM
First Presbyterian Church
10 Charleston Ave, Entrance J
Mattoon, IL 61938 		02/05/2026 - 03/16/2026
09:00AM - 04:00PM 		03/14/2026
9:00AM-12:00PM
Eastern Illinois University
University Union - Bridge Lounge
1720 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920 		03/11/2026 - 03/13/2026
10:00AM - 05:00PM 		N/A
Printable Early Voting Information

Uncounted Ballots

Total Uncounted 526
Uncounted Ballots Cast on Election Day 0
Uncounted Ballots Early Voting 0
Uncounted Provisional 0
Vote by Mail Returned Not Counted 18
Vote by Mail Sent Not Returned 508

As of: March 31, 2026