PETITION PACKETS AVAILABLE FOR APRIL 6, 2027 CONSOLIDATED
ELECTION
DANVILLE, ILLINOIS — The Vermilion County Clerk’s Office announces that petition
packets for candidates seeking election in the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election will be
available beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026, which is also the first day petitions may be
circulated.
School Board & Regional Board of School Trustees
Petition packets will be available through the Vermilion County Clerk’s Elections Department,
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Candidates may also request a packet electronically by
contacting Carrie Wilson at ccelections@vercountyil.gov.
Completed petitions must be filed with the Vermilion County Clerk’s Office during the statutory
filing period of November 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. through November 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Other Offices
Petition packets for Community College Trustee, City/Village Mayor or President,
City/Village Clerk, City/Village Treasurer, Alderman/Commissioner/Trustee, Park District
Trustee, Public Library District/Township Library Trustee, and Fire Protection District
Trustee will be distributed and filed through the respective governmental entity or district.
Candidates should contact the appropriate entity for information regarding packet availability,
filing locations, deadlines, and procedures.
Candidate & Campaign Finance Information
Candidates are encouraged to review the Illinois State Board of Elections Candidate’s Guide
and campaign finance requirements before circulating or filing petitions. Candidates are
responsible for complying with all applicable election laws, deadlines, and filing procedures.