Election Petition Information
The first day to file nominating petitions at the Village of Bannockburn is on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. and the last day to file is Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
On the first day to file, November 12, 2024, those arriving by 8:30 a.m., will be provided with a “simultaneous filer” receipt, and will be placed into the lottery to determine ballot placement. After that time, petitions may be filed in the Village office during the hours listed above. The Village will remain open to accept petitions from 4-5:00 p.m. on the last day to file, Monday, November 18, 2024. Any petitions filed during that time will be placed in a lottery to determine ballot placement.
In the event a lottery will need to take place, the drawing will occur at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
No petitions will be accepted after 5:00 pm on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Visit the Voting & Election webpage for more information and to download the 2025 Candidate Guide and Petitioner Packet.
The Village Clerk and staff cannot provide a review of nominating papers or legal opinions regarding petition papers. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult competent legal counsel regarding qualifications to seek office, preparation of petition papers, circulator requirements, signature requirements, etc. After petition papers have been filed, pages cannot be amended or added. A receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5 p.m. on the last day to file.