2020 Election Calendar & Candidate Filing Information
  Chicago Election Board 2020 Election Calendar/Candidate Guide

  Illinois State Board of Elections' 2020 Candidate Guide

  Notice to Candidates: Campaign Resources Available at Chicago Election Board


Objections
There is no information to present at this time regarding objections. Candidate filing will begin at the end of 2019 for the 2020 Primary Election.

Videos of Electoral Board Meetings


General Information for Candidates and Objectors
  Subpoena Form   Subpoena Request Form
  Waiver of Service Form - For Candidates
  Waiver of Service Form - For Objectors
  Appearance Form
  Rules of Procedure

  Objection Withdrawal Form

  Candidate Withdrawal Form

How Votes are Counted & Reported on Election Night


Reference & Historical Materials on Candidate Objections & Electoral Board Decisions
Index of Electoral Board Decisions - This history of rulings on objection cases is sorted by topic with decisions that were issued by Electoral Boards and the courts. This document is intended to serve as a reference tool for candidates and objectors. (Updated Dec. 2017)

Library of Electoral Board Decisions - This document provides links to every Chicago Electoral Board decision issued since 1980, sorted by year and case number. This document is searchable by the last names of candidates or the lead objectors. (Updated Nov. 2018)

Seminar on How to Navigate the Petition Objection Process  Click here for seminar videos.

Board By-Laws  Ethics Policy