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Candidates2021
February 23, 2021 Consolidated Primary (if required) and April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election Candidate Filing Information and Foms
Candidates are strongly advised to obtain legal counsel regarding their 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. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Sangamon County Election Office at (217) 753-8683 or by contacting the State Board of Elections at (217) 782-4141.
*Important notice for candidates who have changed names within the last three years
Filing Information and Forms for Nonpartisan Municipalities - February 23, 2021 Consolidated Primary (if required)
NOTE: The following municipalities file as Nonpartisan: City of Leland Grove, Village of Chatham, Village of Curran, Village of Rochester, Village of Sherman, Village of Southern View and Village of Spaulding. |
Filing Information and Forms for Independent Candidates in Municipalities - April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election
INCLUDES: City of Auburn, Villages of Berlin, Buffalo*, Cantrall, Clear Lake, Dawson, Divernon, Grandview, Illiopolis, Jerome, Loami, Mechanicsburg, New Berlin, Pawnee, Pleasant Plains, Riverton, Thayer* and Williamsville
*Villages of Buffalo and Thayer may also havve established political party candidates
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Filing Information and Forms for Established Municipal Political Parties - April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election (Buffalo Citizens Party and Thayer People's Party)
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Filing Information and Forms for Townships - April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election
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Filing Information and Forms for Nonpartisan Districts - April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election
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Municipal Office - Nonpartisan
| Residency Requirements: |
Mayor or President, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee: One-year residency in the municipality preceding the Consolidated Election. [65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5]
Alderman must reside in the ward at least one year preceding their election [65 ILCS 3.1-10-5(c)]. |
| Signature Requirements: |
City: Not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons who voted at the last regular election in the district or political subdivision in which such district or political subdivision voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area.
(10 ILCS 5/10-3, 10-3.1)
Village: 1% of the total vote cast at the last preceding election in the village for president.
(65 ILCS 5/3.1 - 25-30)
See signature requirements |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
City or Village Clerk |
| What to file: |
P-5 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
November 16-23, 2020 |
Municipal Office - Independent
| Residency Requirements: |
Mayor or President, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee: One-year residency in the municipality preceding the Consolidated Election. [65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5]
Alderman must reside in the ward at least one year preceding their election.
[65 ILCS 3.1-10-5(c), 3.1-25-75(b)] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition signed by not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons who voted at the last regular election in the district or political subdivision in which such district or political subdivision voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area (10 ILCS 5/10-3). See signature requirements |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
City or Village Clerk |
| What to file: |
P-3 Petition, P-1B Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Municipal Office - Established Party (Buffalo Citizens Party and Thayer People's Party)
| Residency Requirements: |
Mayor or President, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustee: One-year residency in the municipality preceding the Consolidated Election. [65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5]
Alderman must reside in the ward at least one year preceding their election.
[65 ILCS 3.1-10-5(c), 3.1-25-75(b)] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Established parties will hold a caucus on Monday, December 7, 2020 |
| Where to file: |
City or Village Clerk |
| What to file: |
H-2 Certificate of Nomination by Caucus for Slate of Candidates, P-1K Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Township Office - Established Party
| Residency Requirements: |
One year resident of the township
[60 ILCS 1/55-5]
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| Signature Requirements: |
Party candidates are nominated at their party's caucus and do not circulate petition sheets. Township Caucus is held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 and Multi-Township Caucus is held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. |
| Where to file: |
Appropriate Township Clerk.
Filing Location Exception for Multi-Township Assessor Candidates: Candidates for multi-township assessor file at the Sangamon County Election Office, located in Room 105 of the County Building, 200 S. 9th Street, Springfield. Filing will begin at 8:30 a.m. on December 14th and will close at 5:00 p.m. on December 21st.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday).
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| What to file: |
H-2 Certificate of Nomination by Caucus, P-1K Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions.
Additional Filing Information for Assessor Candidates: All candidates for township or multi-township ASSESSOR must file a certificate of qualifications from the IL Dept. of Revenue or the qualifying organization with their filing of nomination papers pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-45 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/2-45). Township Assessors file this certificate with the Township Clerk and Multi-Township Assessors file this certificate with the County Clerk. For additional information on qualifications, please see pages 39-40 in the 2021 Candidate's Guide issues by the IL State Board of Elections. For Caucus procedures, see Township Caucus Guide 2021. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Township Office - Independent
| Residency Requirements: |
One year resident of the township
[60 ILCS 1/55-5]
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| Signature Requirements: |
Petition signed by not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons who voted at the last regular election in the township in which such township voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area.
[10 ILCS 5/10-3] See Signature Requirements |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 is the first day to circulate nomination papers. |
| Where to file: |
Appropriate Township Clerk.
Filing Location Exception for Multi-Township Assessor Candidates: Candidates for multi-township assessor file at the Sangamon County Election Office, located in Room 105 of the County Building, 200 S. 9th Street, Springfield. Filing will begin at 8:30 a.m. on December 14th and will close at 5:00 p.m. on December 21st.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday).
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| What to file: |
P-3 Petition, P-1B Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions.
Additional Filing Information for Assessor Candidates: All candidates for township or multi-township ASSESSOR must file a certificate of qualifications from the IL Dept. of Revenue or the qualifying organization with their filing of nomination papers pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-45 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/2-45). Township Assessors file this certificate with the Township Clerk and Multi-Township Assessors file this certificate with the County Clerk. For additional information on qualifications, please see pages 39-40 in the 2021 Candidate's Guide issues by the IL State Board of Elections. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Township Office - Nonpartisan (Note: Only applies to Community Building Board of Managers in Buffalo Hart and Chatham Townships)
| Residency Requirements: |
One year resident of the township
[60 ILCS 1/55-5]
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| Signature Requirements: |
Board of Managers shall be nominated by a petition signed by 10 registered voters of the township. [60 ILCS 1/150-15(c)] |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 is the first day to circulate nomination papers. |
| Where to file: |
Appropriate Township Clerk.
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| What to file: |
P-4 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions.
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| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Community College District - Richland Community College District #537
| Residency Requirements: |
Must be a resident of the district for one year preceding the election.
[110 ILCS 805/2-12.1, 3-7(c)] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition must be signed by at least 50 qualified voters or 10% of voters, whichever is less, residing within the district.
[110 ILCS 805/3-7.10]
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| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Secretary of the Board of Community College District or designated representative. If the Secretary is an incumbent board member seeking re-election, a disinterested party must witness the filing of the Secretary's petition.
[110 ILCS 805/3-7.10] |
| What to file: |
P-6 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Municipal or Township Library District
| Residency Requirements: |
Resident of incorporated town, village or township involved. [75 ILCS 5/4-3.3] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters residing in the incorporated town, village or township. [75 ILCS 5/4-3.3] |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Local municipal or township clerk. |
| What to file: |
P-4 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Public Library District
| Residency Requirements: |
Resident of Public Library District |
| Signature Requirements: |
A number of qualified voters residing in the district equivalent to at least 2% of the votes cast at the last election for library trustees, or 50, whichever is less. [75 ILCS 16/30-20]
See signature requirements. |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Library District Secretary |
| What to file: |
P-4 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Park District
| Residency Requirements: |
Park District trustees shall be legal voters of and reside within the park district.
[70 ILCS 1205/2-15] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition signed by not less than 2% of the number of ballots cast at the last election for trustee or commissioner in the district, but in no case by less than 25 of such voters [70 ILCS 1205/2-11, 2-17]
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| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Park District Secretary, 2500 South 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 - (217) 544-1751; Email: Springfield Park District |
| What to file: |
P-4 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Regional Board of School Trustees - Multi-County
| Residency Requirements: |
Must be resident of the educational service region. [105 ILCS 5/6-3] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition signed by at least 50 qualified voters from the educational service region. The petition shall specify the county and township of the candidate's residence (105 ILCS 5/6-10). |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
State Board of Elections, 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL Phone: (217) 782-4141 Website: State Board of Elections |
| What to file: |
P-21 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
School Board of Education Member (elect at large, not by district)
| Residency Requirements: |
Any person who, on the date of election, is a U.S. citizen of the age of 18 or over and a resident of the State and the territory encompassing the district for one year preceding the election is eligible. A member cannot serve as a school trustee. [105 ILCS 5/10-10] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition must be signed by at least 50 qualified voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less, residing within the district. [105 ILCS 5/9-10] (Note: 50 is less than 10% of the reg. voters) |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
County Clerk's office where the principal office of the school district is located.
Information on where to file |
| What to file: |
P-7 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
School Board of Education Member - Springfield District #186 (Districts 1, 4, 5 and 6) and North Mac CUSD #34 (Districts 1 & 7 (Unexpired 2 yr terms) and 2, 4 & 5 (Full Terms))
| Residency Requirements: |
Any person who, on the date of election, is a U.S. citizen of the age of 18 or over and a resident of the State and the territory encompassing the district for one year preceding the election is eligible. A member cannot serve as a school trustee. [105 ILCS 5/10-10] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition must be signed by at least 50 qualified voters or 10% of the voters, whichever is less, residing within the district. [105 ILCS 5/9-10] (Note: 50 is less than 10% of the reg. voters) |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Candidates for Springfield School District #186 will file with the Sangamon County Election Office, located in Room 105 of the Sangamon County Building, 200 S. Ninth Street, Springfield. Candidates for North Mac #34 will file with the Macoupin County Clerk's Office. |
| What to file: |
P-7A Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (SMEAA)
For 2021 Districts 2 and 3 each elect 1 member per district and District 4 elects 3 members.
| Residency Requirements: |
Qualified to vote within the metropolitan area [70 ILCS 200/255-70] Also, must be a resident of the sub-district. |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition signed by at least 50 qualified voters residing within the district (70 ILCS 200/255-75) |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Sangamon County Election Office, 200 S. Ninth Street, Springfield, IL. Phone: (217) 753-8683. Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm |
| What to file: |
P-4 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Fire Protection District - Mechanicsburg, Riverton and Rochester
| Residency Requirements: |
Resident of the fire protection district. [70 ILCS 705/4(a)] |
| Signature Requirements: |
Petition signed by 25 registered voters or 5% of the registered voters residing within the district, whichever is less. [10 ILCS 5/10-3.1; 70 ILCS 705/4(a)] (Note: 25 is less than 5% for all districts) |
| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Secretary of the Fire Protection District. |
| What to file: |
P-4-2 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
Curran Gardner Townships Public Water District
| Residency Requirements: |
Resident of the Curran-Gardner Townships Public Water District. |
| Signature Requirements: |
The signature requirements which would apply would be those in 10 ILCS 5/10-3 (independent signature requirements) as authorized by the second paragraph of 10 ILCS 5/10-3.1. Petition signed by not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons who voted at the last regular election in the district or political subdivision in which such district or poltical subdivision voted as a unit for the election of officers to serve its respective territorial area.
Vote Total |
Minimum |
Maximum |
523 |
27 |
77 |
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| When to Circulate: |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First day to circulate nomination petitions |
| Where to file: |
Secretary of Water District, 3382 Hazlett Road, Springfield, IL 62707 (217) 546-3981 Email: Curran Gardner Water |
| What to file: |
P-4 Petition, P-1A Statement of Candidacy, P-1C Loyalty Oath (optional), Statement of Economic Interest (filed with the county clerk of the county in which the principal office of the unit of local government with which the person is associated is located). Receipt for filing of the statement, or a copy thereof, must be filed with the election official who receives the nominating petitions. While the receipt need not accompany the nominating petitions at the time of filing, it must be filed no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day for filing the petitions. |
| When to file: |
December 14-21, 2020 |
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