Ballot Access Procedure and Documents Required

All candidates must complete ballot access documents and return them to the City Clerk by the deadline:

Complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy (EL-162) to the Clerk no later than 5:00pm on the first Tuesday in January. The filing of this form is also a requirement that must be met in order for a candidate’s name to be placed on the ballot. It must be signed in front of the Clerk or a Notary.

Campaign Registration Statement (CF-1)

Complete and submit a Campaign Registration Statement (CF-1) to the Clerk as soon as you decide to run for office no later than 5:00pm on the first Tuesday of January.

Nomination Papers for Nonpartisan Office (EL-169)

Circulate and submit Nomination Papers for Nonpartisan Office (EL-169) to the Clerk no later than 5:00pm on the first Tuesday in January.
Nomination papers may not be circulated before December 1. Any signatures obtained prior to December 1 will not be counted.
For the position of Alderperson, a minimum of 100 signatures must be filed. You are encouraged to obtain more than the minimum required in case there are signatures which may be disqualified.

2025 Complete Candidacy Packet (833 KB)

Ballot Access Procedure and Documents Required

All candidates must complete ballot access documents and return them to the City Clerk by the deadline:

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