Candidate Filing Info
Qualifications to run for office vary depending on the office and the jurisdiction. Below you will find the information you need to begin your run for either a municipal or county level office position. Good luck to you in your endeavors!
- APRIL 7, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Filing opens for City Council, School Board, Fire Protection District, Water District, or Ambulance District on December 6, 2022
County Offices Open for Filing in 2026:
- Circuit Judge Circuit No. 13, Division 4
- Associate Circuit Judge No. 13, Division 6
- Associate Circuit Judge No. 13, Division 7
- Presiding Commissioner of the County Commission
- County Clerk
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Recorder of Deeds
- Prosecuting Attorney
- County Auditor
- Collector of Revenue
If you are interested in filing as a candidate for one of the offices listed above, get started by clicking one of the following links:
- Candidate Filing Information
- Filing forms
- Candidacy Requirements for 2024
- Committeeperson Filing Information


