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INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SECTION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO SEEK COMPETENT LEGAL COUNSEL FOR ANY CAMPAIGN OR ELECTION-RELATED ISSUES.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY
(City of DeKalb ONLY)

The following district will be holding a Primary on February 25, 2025

DISTRICTOFFICEPARTY
City of DeKalbMayorDemocratic

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS PUBLICATIONS
2025 Candidate’s Guide
2025 Local Election Officials Handbook
2025 Abbreviated Election Calendar
2025 Election and Campaign Finance Calendar

CANDIDATES LIST
Municipal & Township Candidates – N/A
Write-In

VOTING
Early Voting / Vote Center Schedule
Vote By Mail Application

LEGAL NOTICES
Elderly & Disabled Voters Notice
Early Voting
Notice of Election/Ballot Color/Polling Places
Notice of Referenda – N/A
Notice of Public Test
Notice of ReTab / Canvass
Specimen Ballot
How to Cast a Write-In Vote

RESULTS – 2025 CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY
Election Results
Write-In Results
Uncounted Ballots Report
Canvass


APRIL 1, 2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS PUBLICATIONS
2025 Candidate’s Guide
2025 Local Election Officials Handbook
2025 Abbreviated Election Calendar
2025 Election and Campaign Finance Calendar
Signature Requirements
Simultaneous Filing Results

CANDIDATES LIST
Municipal & Township Candidates
Write-In

LEGAL NOTICES
Elderly & Disabled Voters Notice
Early Voting Schedule
Notice of Election
Notice of Referenda
Notice of Public Test
Polling Place List
Specimen Ballot

RESULTS – 2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
Election Results
Write-In Results
Uncounted Ballots Report
Canvass


ADDITIONAL ELECTION INFORMATION

Statement of Economic Interests

Statement of Economic Interest
As required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, this form must be filed with the DeKalb County Clerk and a receipt issued. Candidates may file their statement by printing the form included in the petition packet above (also available separately). NOTE: Precinct committeepersons are not required to file a Statement of Economic Interests.


DISTRICT MAPS

County Board Districts
Precincts
Polling Place Locations


Objecting to Nominating Petitions

Nomination papers shall be deemed valid unless objections are filed in writing (an original and two copies). Objections to petitions of candidates for County-Wide Offices, County Board Members,  Precinct Committeemen,  School Board Members and Regional Office of Education are to be filed with the County Clerk. All other objections should be filed with the same office that the nominating petitions were filed. Objections are to be filed within five business days after the last day for the filing of nomination papers.  It is suggested that you check with the appropriate office as to the deadline, as Holiday hours are taken into consideration in determining the deadline.

For more information concerning the Objection Process: Objection Information

CaseObjector(s)CandidateOfficeHearingLocationAgendaDecision
23-DK-EB-01JOHN LYONBRIAN K. ZARBOCKCORONERDecember 13, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.1st Floor Jury Assembly – DeKalb County CourthouseAgenda
Reconvene – December 18, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.3rd Floor Jury Room – DeKalb County CourthouseAgendaSUSTAINED
DK-24-EB-01JUDD R. WEBERJUSTIN W GIFFORDSANDWICH COMM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TRUSTEEDecember 3, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.3rd Floor Jury Room – DeKalb County CourthouseAgenda
Reconvene – December 6, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.3rd Floor Jury Room – DeKalb County CourthouseAgendaOVERRULED
DK-24-EB-02JUDD R. WEBERWILLIAM NOVICKISANDWICH COMM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TRUSTEEDecember 3, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.3rd Floor Jury Room – DeKalb County CourthouseAgendaWITHDRAWN
DK-24-EB-03JUDD R. WEBERJACOB JOHNSSANDWICH COMM FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TRUSTEEDecember 3, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.3rd Floor Jury Room – DeKalb County CourthouseAgendaWITHDRAWN

Withdrawal of Candidacy

Per State Statute 10ILCS 5/10-7: Any person whose name has been presented as a candidate, including nonpartisan and independent candidates, may cause their name to be withdrawn from any such nomination by a request in writing.  The request should be received no later than the date for certification of candidates for the ballot.  The following form should be used for this purpose and filed with the office where the original nominating petitions were filed.
Withdrawal of Candidacy


Campaign Disclosure

The following link will provide Candidates with information on campaign disclosure:
Campaign Disclosure Information for Candidates


For a list of Election Day Polling Places that include “Campaign Free” properties:
Designated Campaign Free Polls

Please see the following documents for political sign regulations:
Political Sign Regulations

Please use the following request to examine Election Documents or Petitions:
Request for Record Examinations