THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE RELEASE
ABOVE: Vermilion County Clerk Robyn Heffern
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.
