PDC 30's Online Midterm Election Resources
PDC 30 developed this online election resource website to highlight key issues for labor voters, including issues that are heavily supported by Illinois unions and the construction trades.
Browse the tabs below for information about the 2026 Midterm Election on November 3rd, including important dates, ways to get involved, making a plan to vote, and PDC 30's endorsed candidates.
Click here to access the election issue of PDC 30's EDGE newsletter. Newsletters will be mailed to members in October.
Important Election Dates
Early Voting
Early voting begins at County Clerk Offices: September 24
Early voting begins at all permanent polling places: October 19
Last day for early voting: November 2
Grace period registration and voting: October 7 - November 3
Vote By Mail
First day to request a vote by mail ballot: August 5
Vote by mail begins (ballots mailed to VBM applicants): September 24
Last day to request a vote by mail ballot: October 29
Last day to postmark/return completed vote by mail ballots by mail: November 3
Voter Registration
In-person voter registration ends: October 6
Online voter registration ends: October 18
Grace period registration and voting: October 7 - November 3
Important Links
Find early voting locations in your county
Find Grace Period Registration/Voting locations in your county
Find your designated polling place
Midterm Election Day: November 3
Ways to Vote in the 2026 Midterm Election
There are four ways to vote in the 2026 Midterm Election:
1. VOTE BY MAIL
Registered voters may request a vote-by-mail ballot by completing the form specific to your county (in person, by mail, or online). Ballot requests must be made by October 29th (earlier is better). Once you receive the ballot, it must be postmarked and returned no later than November 3rd (earlier is better). Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot from your election authority here.
2. VOTE EARLY
Registered voters can vote early in person at County Clerk offices beginning September 24th and at other designated locations throughout each county beginning October 19th. Early voting ends November 2nd. Find early voting locations, dates, and times in your jursidiction here.
3. GRACE PERIOD REGISTRATION & VOTING
You can register to vote AND submit your vote from October 7th – November 3rd through the Grace Period Registration program. Two forms of identification with at least one showing your current address are required. Find grace period registration and voting locations in your jurisdiction here.
4. VOTE IN PERSON ON NOVEMBER 3RD
Polls are open from 6am - 7pm on Election Day (November 3rd). Each voter must vote at their designated polling place. Find your designated polling place here.
Important note: Online voter registration ends October 18th. Register to vote here.
Get Involved
Join our political action team to help support the labor-friendly candidates running in the Midterm Election on November 3rd. We will host labor-to-labor walks at our Aurora headquarters and virtual phone banks, beginning October 5th. Additional events will be scheduled throughout our jurisdiction. Please contact Steve Ettinger for information about events in other areas. All volunteers will receive a stipend for service hours. Food and beverages will be provided at all events.
Labor Walks: October 5 - October 9, 4-6pm (Aurora Headquarters)
Virtual Phone Banks: October 5, 4-6pm
If you are looking to get involved on a regular basis, consider joining your Local Union Political Committee! PDC 30’s Local Union Political Committees give members an opportunity to pay closer attention to what’s happening in their communities, meet the people running for office, and help PDC 30 understand the issues and opportunities developing locally.
Click here to sign up for/learn more about PDC 30's Local Union Political Committees.
Qustions? Contact Steve Ettinger: settinger@pdc30.com or 217.494.4085.
PDC 30 Ballot Guide
PDC 30's list of preferred candidates is based on a thoughtful and consistent review process. We meet directly with candidates to learn about their priorities, review how they’ve voted on issues affecting working people, and evaluate their responses to surveys on jobs, wages, and worker protections. Taken together, this helps us identify candidates who most closely align with our values as a union and who we believe are best positioned to deliver strong outcomes for our members. In some races, you may notice that we have not identified a preferred candidate. This is because: a) more than one candidate in the race aligns with our values, or b) the candidates in that race did not meet our standards for support. In those cases, we encourage you to learn more about the candidates and make the choice that’s right for you.
Click on the link below to view a printer-friendly ballot guide, created specifically for PDC 30 members. Bring the document with you to the polls and use it to cast votes for labor-friendly candidates up and down the ticket!
