Packets Available Online or In Office
Petition packets for the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Election are beginning to be available now. Packets for school board races will be available at the Election office. Packets for city, village, township, park, fire and library districts will be available at the local district offices. Below you will find the petition packet information we provided to each district.
Circulation Dates
- Circulation Starts – August 20, 2024
- Filing – November 12 through November 19, 2024
Important Dates for the City of Carlinville only
- Circulation Starts – July 30, 2024
- Filing – October 21 through October 28, 2024
- If 5 or more candidates file for the same office, a primary will be held on February 25, 2025
Review of Petition Papers
The Macoupin 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.
We are waiting for the 2025 Candidate’s Guide from the State Board of Elections. We will add this to the page when it is available.
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 registration for signers of petitions can be made with the Voter Registration Department at (217) 854-3214.
We will add the additional petition packets when the 2025 Candidate’s Guide from the State Board of Elections closer to the circulation period.