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Candidate Filing Information
- 2022 Candidate's Guide (Updated by the State Board of Elections as of Feb. 7, 2022)
- 2022 Election & Campaign Finance Calendar
- 2022 Candidate Filing Instructions and Records
- 2023 Candidate's Guide
- 2023 Election & Campaign Finance Calendar
Becoming a Write-in Candidate
Information on becoming a write-in candidate is available in the 2022 Candidate's Guide. The Declaration of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate is available for download.
Important Reminders
- All county candidates, whether for Bloomington, Normal, or the county must be filed with the office of the McLean County Clerk.
- Please have your required documents notarized. The County Clerk's office is unable to notarize political documents.
Candidate Packet Downloads
Party candidates may be appointed to fill a position where the Nominated Candidate withdraws from the race after the Primary Election.
2023 Consolidated Election Candidates - Pick from the below districts for information and forms to download:
- Candidate Checklist
- Signature Requirements for Local Municipalities
- Independent Candidate Petition
- Nonpartisan Candidate Petition (Non-municipal and Commission Form of Municipality)
- Primary Candidate Petition (Nonpartisan - Municipality other than Commission Form)
- Statement of Candidacy (Independent)
- Statement of Candidacy (Nonpartisan)
- Loyalty Oath (optional)
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional)
- Statement of Economic Interests (required) - turn in to McLean County Clerk, before the Filing Period, to receive receipt which is turned in with petitions to local election official (municipal clerk).
- Candidate Checklist
- Signature Requirements for Park District Boards
- Nonpartisan Candidate Petition
- Statement of Candidacy (Nonpartisan)
- Loyalty Oath (optional)
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional)
- Statement of Economic Interests (required) - turn in to McLean County Clerk, before the Filing Period, to receive receipt which is turned in with petitions to local election official (municipal clerk).
- Candidate Checklist
- Signature Requirements for Library Boards
- Nonpartisan Candidate Petition
- Statement of Candidacy (Nonpartisan)
- Loyalty Oath (optional)
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional)
- Statement of Economic Interests (required) - turn in to McLean County Clerk, before the Filing Period, to receive receipt which is turned in with petitions to local election official (municipal clerk).
- Candidate Checklist
- Signature Requirements for Boards of Education Member
- Nonpartisan Candidate Petition
- Statement of Candidacy (Nonpartisan)
- Loyalty Oath (optional)
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional)
- Statement of Economic Interests (required) - turn in to McLean County Clerk, before the Filing Period, to receive receipt which is turned in with petitions to local election official (municipal clerk).
- Candidate Checklist
- Signature Requirements for Park District Boards
- Fire Protection District Petition
- Statement of Candidacy (Nonpartisan)
- Loyalty Oath (optional)
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional)
- Statement of Economic Interests (required) - turn in to McLean County Clerk, before the Filing Period, to receive receipt which is turned in with petitions to local election official (municipal clerk).
Voter List Request Form (PDF)-May need to be downloaded to submit by email.
Candidates and other qualified groups may request voter "walk" lists - Voter Lists Page
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) 888-4035, or by contacting the State Board of Elections at (217) 782-4141.
A Guide for Municipal Government (PDF) - Pamphlet illustrates and explains Municipal Government offices and structure.