Candidate Filing Information

The State Board of Elections has made a Press Release that affects the Filing Dates and Signature Requirements for New Party and Independent Candidates. Click the Candidate’s Guide for 2020 Elections link, below:

CANDIDATE’S GUIDE for 2020 Elections (PDF)

2020 Election & Campaign Finance Calendar (PDF)

This is a new version of the Election & Campaign Finance Calendar for the new ruling on New Party and Independent Party Candidate filing period (July 13-July 20).


Here is the link for signature requirements and other information specific to McLean County candidates. Details on how the signature requirements are determined can be found in the Candidate’s Guide for the 2020 Elections at the link above.

Forms for Independent and New Party Candidates:

Statement Of Economic Interests information and form

Voter List Request Form(PDF)-May need to be downloaded in order to submit by email.

Need to know the Congressional township and range for an address? Public Land Survey System Page


Candidates and other qualified groups may request voter "walk" lists - Voter Lists Page

A Candidate’s Guide to Municipal Government(PDF) - Pamphlet illustrates and explains Municipal Government offices and structure.

Please note that this site is provided for informational purposes only. Candidates are strongly advised to obtain legal counsel regarding their legal qualifications for office, proper method for completing petition forms with respect to the office, the minimum and maximum number of required signatures, and any other filing requirements.

Additional information may be obtained by calling the McLean County Clerk’s Office at 309-888-5899, or by contacting the State Board of Elections at 217-782-4141.

**Reminder: McLean County has two Election Authorities. Our office handles all but City of Bloomington. Bloomington Election Commission(click here)