Voter files by state

How to get the Illinois voter file

In Illinois, registered political committees can buy the voter file. The statewide file is $500.

Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.

The Illinois voter file at a glance

Illinois voter file facts
Who provides it	The Illinois State Board of Elections
Who can get it	Registered political committees and government offices. Others can get a limited public file only for narrow federal uses.
Cost	$500 for the whole state. Smaller areas cost $25 to $100.
Vote history included	Yes
Format	Encrypted files with up to 15 past elections, mailed or picked up.
How to request	Email the request form for review. The Board then sends a payment link. A committee must pay from its own account.
Rules for use	Political use only. No business use. Misuse can be a felony.

Good to know: The candidate, treasurer, or chair must sign. The fee table is from 2008 but is still the one posted.

Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.

Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.

Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.

Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.

Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.

How much does the Illinois voter file cost?

$500 for the whole state. Smaller areas cost $25 to $100. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.

Who can get the Illinois voter file?

Registered political committees and government offices. Others can get a limited public file only for narrow federal uses.

Does the Illinois voter file include vote history?

Yes.

What do campaigns do with the voter file?

They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.