CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICES

CANDIDATE INFORMATION AND FORMS

Congratulations on your decision to run for public office and thus get involved in local government.  Elected officials work closely with the public and other elected/appointed officials in dealing with, and overcoming, the many challenges facing local governments today.  Through teamwork and good communication we are providing services to the community at an affordable cost.  As those individuals already in office know, the demands placed on elected officials are growing, and therefore a wide variety of skills, talents and expertise is needed to continue meeting the needs of the community at an affordable cost.  Those individuals, like yourself, wishing to get involved can be commended.  Good luck!

   FORMS NEEDED AND AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD:

Statement of Candidacy - Established Political Party – Required for all offices representing an established political party.  The candidate’s name should appear in the same form on the Statement of Candidacy as the name appears on the petition sheets.  NOTE:  The name of the candidate will appear on the ballot as it appears on the Statement of Candidacy.

Statement of Candidacy - Independents – Required for offices running as an Independent.  The candidate’s name should appear in the same form on the Statement of Candidacy as the name appears on the petition sheets.  NOTE:  The name of the candidate will appear on the ballot as it appears on the Statement of Candidacy.

Loyalty Oath – Optional for all offices.

Code of Fair Campaign Practices – Optional for all offices.  If you plan to file this statement, DO NOT bind this document with your petition packet.  Please submit it separately at the County Clerk’s Office when you file your paperwork.

Statement of Economic Interests – Required for all offices except precinct committeepersons.  This form is currently not available on our website, but the form must be filed with the petitions no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day to file.  A copy of this statement will be provided to you when you file your petitions, or you may call the County Clerk’s Office at 277-2150 and request a copy.

SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS:

Mayor – Republican Candidates – a minimum of 28 primary electors of his/her party of the primary electors of the political subdivision.  Democratic Candidates – a minimum of 32 primary electors of his/her party of the primary electors of the political subdivision.

City Clerk – Republican Candidates – a minimum of 25 primary electors of his/her party of the primary electors of the political subdivision.  Democratic Candidates – a minimum of 36 primary electors of his/her party of the primary electors of the political subdivision.

Supervisor of General Assistance and Township Assessor – Republican Candidates – a minimum of 25 primary electors of his/her party of the primary electors of the political subdivision.  Democratic Candidates – a minimum of 46 primary electors of his/her party of the primary electors of the political subdivision.

Independent Candidates – Contact the County Clerk’s Office at 277-2150 for signature requirements.

FOR A COMPLETE CANDIDATE’S GUIDE OR A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE, ACCESS THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION’S WEBSITE AT www.elections.state.il.us