First Day to Apply for Vote-by-Mail Ballots — General Primary Election

It’s officially go time in the race for Illinois Senate District 45! 🗳️
Today marks the first day voters can request their Vote-by-Mail ballot for the 2026 General Primary Election. Make your plan to vote early, vote informed, and vote for real leadership that puts people over politics.

💪 Joshua T. Atkinson is the commonsense Republican fighting for Northwest Illinois — a voice of integrity, accountability, and results. He’s running to restore trust in Springfield and ensure your hard-earned tax dollars work for you, not the insiders.

📬 Apply for your Vote-by-Mail ballot today to make sure your vote counts in this critical election.
Ballots will begin mailing Thursday, February 5, 2026.

🌟 Northwest Illinois deserves a Senator who listens, leads, and fights for us.
Vote early. Vote smart. Vote Atkinson — for Illinois Senate District 45.