In this area, prospective candidates for office will find information and forms necessary to move forward with running for office. Prospective candidates are advised to seek legal counsel as to their qualifications for office, the proper method for completing the petition forms with respect to the office sought, the number of signatures required, the qualifications of the signatories and circulators, filing dates, as well as other mandatory requirements.
General Primary Elections
Prospective candidates seeking information can download the County Offices, County Board, Forest Preserve and Committeeperson petition packets (PDF) or they can be picked up in the Election Division office. Packets are made available approximately 7 days prior to the first day to start circulating petitions. First day to circulate petitions is: To be announced for the 2026 Election cycle.
Independent and New Party Candidate Packets for November 5, 2024, General Election
Independent Candidates: County Offices - County Board Member
New Political Party Candidates: County Offices - County Board Member
First day to circulate petitions is: Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Filing period is: Monday, June 17 - Monday, June 24, 2024.
Consolidated Elections
Prospective candidates seeking information can download the School Board petition packets (PDF) or they can be picked up in the Election Division office. Packets are made available approximately 7 days prior to the first day to start circulating petitions. First day to start circulating petitions is: To be announced for the 2025 Election cycle.
Prospective candidate filing materials (except for School Districts) for Consolidated Elections may be obtained and are filed with the district office of the unit of government for which the office is sought.
Additional Information
Election laws prescribe the forms to be submitted in seeking nomination to office. The DuPage County Election Division has prepared suggested forms for petitions, statements of candidacy and loyalty oaths.
The Statement of Economic Interests is available from and filed with the DuPage County Clerk's Office.
The Illinois State Board of Elections compiles pamphlets, guides and other materials that may be useful for all prospective candidates running for office including:
- Candidate's Guide
- Election and Campaign Finance Calendar
- Campaign Disclosure - Election Campaign Disclosure reports and filings are handled through the Illinois State Board of Elections.
These pamphlets, guides and other materials can be found on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
