Running for Office

Prospective school board candidates may visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov for information regarding School Board Elections.

Qualifications

To be eligible for election to the board, a person shall be a citizen of the United States, shall have been a resident of the district for at least one year immediately preceding the election, and shall not be a child sex offender as defined in Section 11-9.3 of the Criminal Code of 2012.

If you are interested in running for office,  information can be found on the Champaign County Clerks page: I Want to Run for Office. The Candidate’s Guide is a helpful tool for more information.

Information on Filing Forms can be found on the County Clerks Website.

• P-7A Petition for nomination for school boards which elect from districts
• P-1A Statement of Candidacy 

Candidates may email the Champaign County Clerks Office at elections@champaign.il.us or call (217) 384-3724 to set up an appointment.