Write-In Candidate Procedures

If you wish to be a Write-In Candidate, you must complete a Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate not later than 61 days prior to an election. However, whenever an objection to a candidate's nominating papers or petitions for any office is sustained under Section 10-10 (10 ILCS 5/7-59(b)) after the 61st day before the election, then write-in votes shall be counted for that candidate if he or she has filed a notarized Declaration of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate for that office with the proper election authority or authorities not later than 7 days prior to the election.

Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate

 Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate (PDF Format)

Important: The deadline to file for the March 20, 2012 General Primary Election is Thursday, January 19, 2012.

Instructions On Casting a Write-In Vote

  How to Cast a Write-In Vote on an Optical Scan Ballot (PDF format) 

As it gets closer to the Election, a listing of Write-In Candidates will be available on our website. If you have any questions, contact us or call our office at (815) 740-4625.

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