Candidate’s Guides

The Illinois State Board of Elections is the go-to site for everything elections.  If you remember one URL (web address), remember this one:  elections.il.gov

As a candidate, you need two documents -- the election calendar, and the candidates' guide.  You can find all of this and more, at the ISBE Running for Office menu.

• 2024 Election Calendar
• 2024 Abbreviated Election Calendar
• 2024 Candidate's Guide
• 2025 Election Calendar
• 2025 Abbreviated Election Calendar
• 2025 Candidate's Guide

Forms you'll need to get on the ballot:

• SBE No. P-1A Revised March 2020 - Statement of Candidacy - Nonpartisan
• SBE No. P-6 Revised March 2019 - Petition for Nomination - Community College District - At Large
• SBE No. P-7 Revised March 2019 - Petition for Nomination - School District - At Large
• SBE No. P-1C Revised July 2024 - Loyalty Oath

Reporting to the Illinois State Board of Elections:

• Explanation of political committee reporting
• SBE Form D-1 Revised 7/17 - Statement of Organization

And here are the two key links from the IRS:

• Tax Information for Political Organizations
• Employer Identification Number - Political Organizations