Candidate materials
The next election in Illinois County is the General Primary on March 15, 2016. The following races will be on the ballot:
- Presidential Preference
- U.S. Senator
- State Comptroller
- Representatives in Congress
- State Senators (2-year terms in Districts 2, 4, and 6; 4-year terms in Districts 1, 3, and 5)
- State Representatives
- Illinois County Circuit Clerk
- Illinois County State's Attorney
- Illinois County Recorder of Deeds
- Board of Review Commissioners
Candidate's Guide
View the 2016 Illinois Candidate's Guide on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Becoming a candidate
Candidates are strongly advised to obtain legal counsel regarding your legal qualifications for office, the proper method for completing the petition forms with respect to the office, the minimum and maximum number of signatures and any other filing requirements.
For more information about running for local office in Illinois County, please contact the Illinois County election office at (217) 799-6173.
Deadlines for filing paperwork
November 23 - November 30 is the filing period to become a candidate for the March 15, 2016 election.
December 7 is the last day for filing objections to nomination papers.
December 9 is the last day to conduct lottery for ballot placement.
January 7 is the last day to file withdrawal papers with the State Board of Elections.
January 14 is the last day to file a notarized declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate.
Review the 2016 election calendar, including campaign finance report deadlines, on the State Board of Elections website.
Raising and spending money
Are you required to file campaign finance reports?
Read the guide from the State Board of Elections that can help you comply with the Illinois Campaign Financing Act.
Obtaining voter information
You can order election related material like voter lists from the Illinois County election office. Call us at (217) 799-6173 to learn more.
Review the Illinois County precinct and district maps.