The first day petitions for established political parties may be circulated is Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. Petition packets must be filed with the Vermilion County Clerk beginning Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. thru Monday, November 3rd, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. The order in which candidates file will determine their placement on the ballot. In the event two candidates file for the same office and are of the same party, a lottery will be held at a later date and time to determine ballot placement. Local offices to be nominated at the March 17, 2026 General Primary Election include County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, Supervisor of Assessments, Board of Review, Regional Superintendent of Schools and County Board Members. Precinct Committeepersons will be elected at the General Primary Election. Federal, state and judicial offices will also be on the ballot.
Information and necessary forms for those offices may be found on the State Board of Elections’ website, www.elections.il.gov. The candidate who receives the highest vote total in each political party for each office in the primary will be on the 2026 General Election ballot. Materials for New Political Party Candidates and Independent Candidates will be available after the General Primary Election. For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Carrie Wilson, Chief Deputy/Supervisor of Elections at (217)554-1911 or via email at ccelections@vercountyil.gov