Petition Packets for March 17, 2026 Primary Election 

Illinois County Clerk's offices invite would-be candidates for the March 17, 2026 Primary to pickup petitions beginning Tuesday, August 5.  Prospective candidates interested in seeking offices can obtain their nominating petition packets.  In-person visits are welcome at County Clerk offices or by downloading packets from respective websites. Questions can be directed to your County Clerk.  

The filing of petitions for candidates will be from October 27 thru November 3.  Candidates seeking the same office that file simultaneously at 8:30 am October 27th will be eligible for a lottery to determine top ballot position for the March 17th Primary.  Candidates who file within the last hour of filing November 3rd will also be eligible for a lottery to determine last position on the ballot.

It's also noted --- only candidates running for COUNTY office will submit petitions with the County Clerk's office.  Candidates running for other offices - Statewide offices, Illinois General Assembly, or Congressional seats - will file petitions with the State Board of Elections in Springfield.

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