Elections

Candidate Information

2027 Candidacy Positions

Mayor (4 year term)
City Council District 1 (4 year term)
City Council District 2 (4 year term)
City Council District 3 (4 year term)
City Council District 4 (4 year term)
City Council District 5 (4 year term)

Petition Filing Information

Filing: November 16-23, 2026

The City Clerk provides information to assist candidates who are seeking elected office in upcoming municipal elections. Information provided is to be used as a guideline. Candidates are advised to seek legal counsel for any campaign concerns. All candidate requirements and deadlines are set forth by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

The Illinois State Board of Elections creates a Candidate’s Guide for each election cycle. These documents provide guidance on circulating and filing nominating petitions, campaign disclosure requirements, candidate filing periods, and other important dates. The 2027 Candidate's Guide(PDF, 1MB) can be accessed through the Illinois State Board of Elections site.

Petition Packets

You may request copies of petition packets filed via email at cityclerk@joliet.gov or call 815-724-3780.

Pulled Petition Packets are updated daily: Petitions Pulled 10.19.26(PDF, 152KB)

You may request copies of petition packets filed via email at cityclerk@joliet.gov or call 815-724-3780

Important Election Dates

August 25, 2026
Petition Circulation Begins for Consolidated Election
First day to circulate petitions for candidates seeking election in the 2027 Consolidated Election.

November 16, 2026
First Day to File Candidate Petitions for the Consolidated Election
First day to file nomination petitions with the local election official or board of election commissioners for the 2027 Consolidated Election.

November 23, 2026
Last Day to File Candidate Petitions for the Consolidated Election
Last day to file nomination petitions with the local election official or board of election commissioners for the 2027 Consolidated Election

December 2, 2026
Last Day to File Objections to Nomination Papers for Consolidated Elections
Last day to file objections to nomination papers of independent, new party, and nonpartisan candidates (when nonpartisan candidates are not subject to a primary) in the office of the local election official or election authority.

December 2, 2026 - 9:00 a.m.
Lottery for Candidates who Simultaneously Filed Petitions
The lottery to determine ballot order of candidates who simultaneously filed petitions to run for Joliet Mayor & City Council District positions in the 2027 Consolidated Election will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Clerk's Office located in the Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. The lottery is open to the public and candidates are not required to attend.

April 6, 2027
Consolidated Election

Petitions Filed

The lottery to determine ballot order of candidates who simultaneously filed petitions will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Clerk's Office located in the Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. The lottery is open to the public and candidates are not required to attend.

All petitions filed by candidates (or their designee) waiting in line at the City Clerk's Office at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026 are considered simultaneously filed. In addition, all petitions filed by candidates (or their designee) after 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026 will be considered simultaneously filed.

Petition Objections / Hearings

If you have any questions please email cityclerk@joliet.gov for more information

Contact Us

City Clerk's Office
150 W Jefferson St.
Joliet, IL 60432

815-724-3780
cityclerk@joliet.gov

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.