Candidate Filing Information
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Legal information contained on this website or otherwise provided is not binding and should not be construed as legal advice or sufficient argument in response to an objection to any candidate's filing papers.
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 required, the qualifications of signers and circulators, and other information.
Legal information contained on this website or otherwise provided is not binding and should not be construed as legal advice or sufficient argument in response to an objection to any candidate's filing papers.
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 required, the qualifications of signers and circulators, and other information.
- Illinois State Board of Election Guides
- Filing Forms
IMPORTANT REMINDER: To confirm what filing forms you need and how to complete them, you can refer to the Candidate's Guide provided by the State Board of Elections (linked above) and legal counsel.
General Forms:
Statements of Candidacy:
- P-1 Statement of Candidacy
- P-1A Statement of Candidacy (Nonpartisan)
- P-1B Statement of Candidacy (Independent)
- P-1K Statement of Candidacy (Caucus Nomination)
- P-1F Write-In Form
Petition Forms:
- P-3 Independent Candidate Petition
- P-4 Nonpartisan Petition (Non-Municipal and Commission Form of Municipality)
- P-4-2 Fire Protection District Petition
- P-5 Nonpartisan municipal (noncommission)
- P-6 Community College Trustee (At Large) Petition
- P-6A Community College Trustee (District) Petition
- P-7 Board of Education or Board of Directors (At Large) Petition
- P-7A Board of Education or Board of Directors (District) Petition
- P-8C Certificate of Officers Authorized to Fill Vacancies for New Party
- P-10 General Established Party Petition
- P-21A Regional School Trustee (Single County) Petition
- P-22 Township Trustee of Schools Petition
- P-26 County Board Petition
- P-27 Precinct Committee Person Petition