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Circulation periods and filing information for the 2021 Elections are available in the 2021 Candidate's Guide and the 2021 Election Campaign and Finance Calendar (Illinois State Board of Elections). Other information, as well as suggested forms, is also available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, this form must be filed with the Lake County Clerk and a receipt issued. Candidates may file their statement online on the Candidate Statement of Economic Interests page or by printing the form included in the petition packet above (also available separately). A candidate who filed a Statement of Economic Interests for the same unit of government within the calendar year does not need to re-file. NOTE: Precinct committeepersons are not required to file a Statement of Economic Interests.
The Lake County Clerk and staff cannot provide legal opinions or review nomination papers. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult legal counsel regarding qualifications to seek office and preparation of nomination papers. Nomination papers cannot be amended once filed. Only a receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5:00 PM on the last day to file.
A candidate’s nomination papers are subject to challenge by qualified objectors who believe the papers are incomplete or do not meet the guidelines of apparent conformity. Appointments for reviewing the voter registration records of petition signers should be made by contacting the Voter Services Department at 847-377-2410.
Circulation periods and filing information for the 2021 Elections are available in the 2021 Candidate's Guide and the 2021 Election Campaign and Finance Calendar (Illinois State Board of Elections). Other information, as well as suggested forms, is also available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
Lake County Offices to be Elected
- Circuit Clerk
- Coroner
- Recorder
- State's Attorney
- County Board Member - Districts 1, 2, 4, 7, 12, 13 & 16
- County Board Member - District 20 unexpired 2-year term
- North Shore Water Reclamation District Trustee - Wards 1, 2 & 4
- North Shore Water Reclamation District Trustee - Ward 5 unexpired 2-year term
Petition Packets
COURT ORDER CHANGES NEW PARTY, INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FILING PROCESS BECAUSE OF COVID-19
- Independent Candidate Petition Packet (PDF) (updated 5/20/20)
- New Political Party Petition Packet (PDF) (updated 5/20/20)
Circulation Dates
- April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election
September 22, 2020 - December 21, 2020
Filing Period
- April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election
December 14, 2020 - December 21, 2020
Note: Filing available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Please call 847-377-2314 upon arrival if before 9:00 am or after Noon.
Statement of Economic Interests
Required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, this form must be filed with the Lake County Clerk and a receipt issued. Candidates may file their statement online on the Candidate Statement of Economic Interests page or by printing the form included in the petition packet above (also available separately). A candidate who filed a Statement of Economic Interests for the same unit of government within the calendar year does not need to re-file. NOTE: Precinct committeepersons are not required to file a Statement of Economic Interests.
Review of Nominating Papers
The Lake County Clerk and staff cannot provide legal opinions or review nomination papers. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult legal counsel regarding qualifications to seek office and preparation of nomination papers. Nomination papers cannot be amended once filed. Only a receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5:00 PM on the last day to file.
Objections to Nominating Papers
A candidate’s nomination papers are subject to challenge by qualified objectors who believe the papers are incomplete or do not meet the guidelines of apparent conformity. Appointments for reviewing the voter registration records of petition signers should be made by contacting the Voter Services Department at 847-377-2410.