ROCK ISLAND, ILLiNOIS (February 17, 2026) — On February 5, 2026, ballots were mailed to all voters who requested a ballot for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election in Rock Island County. Due to the recent postmark changes at your local post office, we are encouraging voters that requested a vote by mail ballot to vote your ballot in a timely manner and return it as soon as possible. You have three return options:
- Mail it back early, in your signed, postage paid return envelope.
- Use the drop box located at 1504 3rd Ave, Rock Island
- Bring your ballot directly into the County Clerk’s office at 1504 3rd Ave, Rock Island.
If you want to vote by mail and have not requested your ballot yet, call the County Clerk’s Office immediately at 309-786-VOTE(8683).
“Everyone needs to keep it moving to make sure your vote counts,” says Rock Island County Clerk, Karen Kinney. If you have not received your ballot yet or have questions about the upcoming primary, please call the Rock Island County Clerk's Office for help at 309-786-VOTE [8683].
Election Day is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. For more information, visit www.votericounty.org or call the County Clerk’s Office at (309) 786-VOTE [8363].
