Candidate Filings Open for Lake County's Spring Election

Candidates wishing to appear on the April 2019 ballot must file their nomination papers this week. Potential candidates have from December 10 to 17 to file their papers and most candidates file with the local unit of government where they are seeking office, according to a news release. However, those candidates seeking office as Lake County Regional Board of School trustee or school board member must file with the Lake County Clerk.

Offices appearing on next year’s ballot include: municipal offices; library trustees; park district commissioners; school board members; community college and regional board of school trustees; waterway management agencies directors; and fire protection district trustees.

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For questions on petition packets or candidate filings, visit LakeCandidatePower.info or contact the Elections Department at 847.377.2314.

For more information on Lake County Clerk services and up-to-the-minute election news, visit LakeCountyClerk.info, follow us at twitter.com/LakeCountyClerk, join our page at facebook.com/CountyClerk, or call 847.377.2400.

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