Illinois Voter File
How to request the official Illinois statewide voter file, what it costs, who qualifies, and how Activate can help.
At a glance
- Estimated fee
- Unknown
- Who can request
- Registered political committees — including candidate committees, state or local — for political purposes. Not available to companies, vendors, or the general public.
- Activate can request?
- No — restricted
- Last verified
- August 26, 2026
Illinois restricts direct access
Illinois provides voter data only to registered political committees — and candidate committees qualify. Your committee downloads the Request for Voter Information form from the Illinois State Board of Elections, emails it to [email protected], and pays from the committee's own account. Prices by area: a state house district $25, a state senate district $30, a congressional district $75, the City of Chicago or Cook County $100, the entire state $500. The file arrives encrypted, with the password issued to your committee — once you have it, bring it into Activate with the Upload Your List button below. Questions: (217) 782-4141.
Legal basis: 10 ILCS 5/1A-25(b), (c); 10 ILCS 5/4-8; 10 ILCS 5/5-7; 10 ILCS 5/6-35
What is the Illinois voter file?
The Illinois voter file is the official statewide list of registered voters maintained by the state election office. It typically includes voter names, addresses, party registration (where applicable), precinct, district, and voting history. Campaigns use it to organize canvassing, phone banking, and mail programs.
How to request the Illinois voter file
Once you have the file, you can import it into a political canvassing tool like Activate to organize volunteers and track outreach.
- 1Confirm you are a qualifying requestor in Illinois (Registered political committees — including candidate committees, state or local — for political purposes. Not available to companies, vendors, or the general public.).
- 2Visit the official Illinois election office request page.
- 3Illinois provides voter data only to registered political committees — and candidate committees qualify. Your committee downloads the Request for Voter Information form from the Illinois State Board of Elections, emails it to [email protected], and pays from the committee's own account. Prices by area: a state house district $25, a state senate district $30, a congressional district $75, the City of Chicago or Cook County $100, the entire state $500. The file arrives encrypted, with the password issued to your committee — once you have it, bring it into Activate with the Upload Your List button below. Questions: (217) 782-4141.
- 4Receive the file and upload it securely to Activate for your campaign.
Eligibility and restrictions
Eligible requestors: Registered political committees — including candidate committees, state or local — for political purposes. Not available to companies, vendors, or the general public.
Legal basis: 10 ILCS 5/1A-25(b), (c); 10 ILCS 5/4-8; 10 ILCS 5/5-7; 10 ILCS 5/6-35
Cost and turnaround
The estimated state fee is Unknown. Turnaround varies by state and request volume. Delivery may be instant download, email, or physical media depending on the state. Check the official Illinois election office page for the most current timeline.
How Activate can help
Activate helps campaigns organize, secure, and use voter data for canvassing and outreach. Upload your Illinois voter file and we'll handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Illinois voter file cost?
The fee for the Illinois voter file is not currently verified. Check the official election office link for current pricing.
Who can request the Illinois voter file?
Registered political committees — including candidate committees, state or local — for political purposes. Not available to companies, vendors, or the general public.
Can I download the Illinois voter file online?
Some requestors may be able to request or download the file through the official Illinois election office portal.
How long does it take to get the Illinois voter file?
Turnaround varies by state and request volume. Check the official Illinois election office page for current processing times.
What is in the Illinois voter file?
State voter files typically include voter name, address, party registration (where applicable), precinct, district, and voting history fields. Exact fields vary by state and are controlled by state law.
Ready to use the Illinois voter file?
Activate is a free political canvassing app for local campaigns. Import your voter list, invite volunteers, and start reaching voters today.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Voter file access laws and fees change. Confirm the current procedure with the official state election office before submitting a request.