Candidates

Candidate Packets and Information

Candidate packets are linked below. Packets may be requested from the County Clerk’s office as well.

Candidates for office must file their Statement of Economic Interests via paper with the Fayette County Clerk pursuant to 5 ILCS 420/4A-108(b) 3. Statements of Economic Interests may NOT be e-mailed or sent electronically to the Fayette County Clerk’s office. The Statement of Economic Interests is a double-sided, legal size document. The receipt portion of the form must be intact, as it will serve as your proof of filing. Precinct Committeemen candidates are NOT required to file a Statement of Economic Interests.

Resources:

Illinois State Board of Elections , Voter Registration,  2024 Candidates Guide ,  Election and Campaign Finance Calendar, Frequently asked questions, Statement of Economic Interest

***Disclaimer: Candidates are strongly advised to obtain legal counsel regarding their legal qualifications for office, the proper method for completing the petition forms with respect to the office, the minimum and maximum number of signatures required, the qualifications of signers and circulators, and other information. ***

General Election – Even year elections for Federal, State and County Offices.

 

Circuit Clerk, States Attorney, Coroner, County Board Members (2024)

County Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, Assessor, Regional Superintendent of Schools, County Board Members (2022)

Consolidated Election – Odd year elections for local offices.

 

Libraries

  • St. Elmo Public Library District – Trustees (3)
  • Evans Public Library District – Trustees (3)

Parks

Schools

Municipalities

Townships

AVENA / BEAR GROVE / BOWLING GREEN / CARSON / HURRICANE / SOUTH HURRICANE / KASKASKIA / LACLEDE / LONE GROVE / LOUDON / OTEGO / POPE / RAMSEY / SEFTON / SEMINARY / SAHFTER / SHARON / VANDALIA / WHEATLAND / WILBERTON