August 1, 2007
The East St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners has prepared this material, which we hope you find useful and informative as you pursue elective office.
All candidates for public office in Illinois, whether they are established party candidates, candidates of new parties or Independents, must carefully follow the law when filing their nominating papers.
Meeting these legal requirements, which are found in Chapter 10 of the Illinois Compiled Statues (Election Code), is a requirement of all candidates. However, this information is merely a guide and should not be used in lieu of competent legal counsel.
Any additional information regarding petition filing can be obtained from the St. Clair County Clerk's Office, Election Department, #10 Public Square, 2nd Floor, Belleville, Illinois 62220, phone number (618) 277-6600 or the State Board of Elections (see page 2).
Sincerely,
James Lewis
James Lewis,
Executive Director
JL/km
OFFICE (PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN)
MINIMUM AGE: 18 years.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: United States Citizen. A registered voter of his/her precinct and a resident of that precinct.
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS (Precinct Committeemen): Not less than 10 primary electors of his/her party in his/her precinct. Petitions may not be circulated prior to August 7, 2007.
STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY: Filed with nominating petitions.
RUNNING FOR OFFICE
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LOYALTY OATH (Optional): Filed with nominating petitions.
FILING DATES (Established Party and Independent): October 29, 2007 to November 5, 2007.
WHERE TO FILE: County Clerk's office.
CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not required for party office.
OFFICE (COUNTY OFFICERS)
Established Political Party. The number of countywide executive offices varies from county to county. For example, some counties do not elect the office of coroner, assessor, or auditor. All counties do, however, elect such officers as County Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, Regional Superintendent of Schools, County Assessors, and Board of Review. Usually, about half of the County Officers are elected every two years.
The following County Offices are to be nominated: County Board Chairman, State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Coroner, Auditor, Board of Review, Recorder, and County Board Members.
MINIMUM AGE: 18 years.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: United States Citizen. Resident of County 30 days. Registered voter in the county, county board district.
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS: This information can be obtained from the County Clerk's office.
COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS FROM COUNTY BOARD DISTRICTS: This information can be obtained from the County Clerk's office.
STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY: Filed with nominating petitions.
LOYALTY OATH (Optional): Filed with nominating petitions.
STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS: Filed with the County Clerk.
FILING DATES (Established Party and Independent): October 29, 2007 to November 5, 2007.
WHERE TO FILE: County Clerk's office.
CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Filed with County Clerk.
Any information regarding Federal or State offices should be directed to the State Board of Elections, 1020 South Spring Street, P.O. Box 4187, Springfield, Illinois 62708 or phone number (217) 782-4141.