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Circulation periods and filing information, as well as suggested forms, are also available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website in the 2018 Candidate's Guide and 2018 Election & Campaign Finance Calendar, and for the 2019 Elections: 2019 Candidate's Guide and 2019 Election & Campaign Finance Calendar.
November General Election
The Lake County Clerk and staff cannot provide a review of nominating papers or legal opinions regarding petition papers. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult competent legal counsel regarding qualifications to seek office, preparation of petition papers, circulator requirements, signature requirements, etc. After petition papers have been filed, pages cannot be amended or added. A receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5 p.m. on the last day to file.
A candidate’s nominating papers are subject to legal challenge by qualified objectors when forms are incomplete or improperly completed. Appointments for reviewing the voter registration of petition signers should be made with the Lake County Clerk's Office.
Circulation periods and filing information, as well as suggested forms, are also available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website in the 2018 Candidate's Guide and 2018 Election & Campaign Finance Calendar, and for the 2019 Elections: 2019 Candidate's Guide and 2019 Election & Campaign Finance Calendar.
Lake County Offices to be Elected
November General Election
- County Clerk
- Treasurer
- Sheriff
- Regional Superintendent of Schools
- County Board Member, Districts 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21
- North Shore Water Reclamation District, Wards 3 & 5
- Municipal Officials
- Park District Trustees
- Library District Trustees
- Regional Board of Schools Trustees
- School Boards of Education Members
- Community College District Trustees
- Fire Protection District Trustees
Petition Packets
Board of Education Members (PDF)
Regional Board of School Trustee (PDF)
Circulation Dates
- April Consolidated Election
September 18, 2018 - December 17, 2018
Filing Period
- April Consolidated Election
December 10, 2018 - December 17, 2018
Review of Petition Papers
The Lake County Clerk and staff cannot provide a review of nominating papers or legal opinions regarding petition papers. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult competent legal counsel regarding qualifications to seek office, preparation of petition papers, circulator requirements, signature requirements, etc. After petition papers have been filed, pages cannot be amended or added. A receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5 p.m. on the last day to file.
Legal Objections to Nominating Papers
A candidate’s nominating papers are subject to legal challenge by qualified objectors when forms are incomplete or improperly completed. Appointments for reviewing the voter registration of petition signers should be made with the Lake County Clerk's Office.