INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SECTION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO SEEK COMPETENT LEGAL COUNSEL FOR ANY CAMPAIGN OR ELECTION RELATED ISSUES.

This presentation from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) takes the viewer through some of the considerations, paperwork and processes involved in running for office, especially in the upcoming 2023 Consolidated Election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m27BJ9B3oUY

Designated Campaign Free Polls 

Please see the following documents for political sign regulations:

POLITICAL SIGN REGULATIONS

Campaign Free Zone

Nomination papers shall be deemed to be valid unless objections are filed in writing (an original and two copies). Objections to petitions of candidates for County-Wide Offices, County Board Members,  Precinct Committeemen,  School Board Members and Regional Office of Education are to be filed with the County Clerk. All other objections should be filed with the same office that the nominating petitions were filed. Objections are to be filed within five business days after the last day for the filing of nomination papers.  It is suggested that you check with the appropriate office as to the deadline, as Holiday hours are taken into consideration in determining the deadline.

For more information concerning the Objection Process:

Objection Information

Per State Statute 10ILCS 5/10-7: Any person whose name has been presented as a candidate, including nonpartisan and independent candidates, may cause their name to be withdrawn from any such nomination by a request in writing.  The request should be received not later than the date for certification of candidates for the ballot.  The following form should be used for this purpose and filed with the office where the original nominating petitions were filed.

WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDACY

The following link will provide Candidates with information on campaign disclosure:

Campaign Disclosure Information for Candidates