Candidates for federal and statewide offices, state senator
and state representatives, judges, and multi-County
School offices file petitions or certificates of nomination with the State Board of Elections.
Search candidates
by name, district, office name, or date of
filing for elections from 1998 to present.
In even-numbered years, candidates for established parties file
for the primary election. Independent and new party candidates
file for the general election. Search results provide
candidate information such as address, date and time of filing,
candidate status (active, or withdrawn) and whether an objection
has been filed to the petitions.
Copies of petitions filed with State Board of Elections may be obtained
from the State Board of Election's principal office in Springfield (217-782-4141). Full
payment must be received in either the Springfield or Chicago office
before staff will copy petitions.
Judges seeking retention file with
the Secretary of State and will appear on the Board’s site following
certification by the SOS.
For general elections, the
Illinois Voter Guide provides additional
information on candidates seeking statewide and congressional offices
as well as Illinois Supreme or Appellate Court judgeships. Entries may include a
photo of the candidate, educational and professional background, as
well as public policy statements. The guide also includes information
on any statewide public question that will appear on the general
election ballot.
Candidates who are running for county offices (i.e., county clerk,
state’s attorney, county board member) file nominating papers with
the county clerk or county board of election commissioners (DuPage).
Many election authorities have websites that include candidate filing information.
Please check with the local
election authority
for a list of candidates who have filed in their jurisdiction.