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Alderman or Mayor — City of Elmhurst — City of Elmhurst, Illinois (DuPage County)

Filing Fee: No filing fee (verify with City Clerk) Term: 4-year term — no term limits Seats: 7 Alderman seats on the 2027 ballot — one seat per ward (Wards 1–7). Mayor is NOT on the 2027 ballot (reelected April 2025, term through 2029). Election: April 6, 2027

✓ Who Can Run

Be at least 18 years old
Be a U.S. citizen and a registered voter in Elmhurst
Have lived within Elmhurst's city limits for at least 1 year before the election
If running for Alderman: also have lived in the specific ward you're running in for at least 1 year
Not owe any unpaid taxes or debts to the City

📋 What You Need to File

First, find out which ward you live in — visit elmhurst.org or call (630) 530-3010. If running for Alderman, you must run in your own ward.
Contact the City Clerk to pick up your petition packet and get the exact signature count for your race — requirements differ for Mayor (citywide) and Alderman (ward-specific).
You may start collecting signatures around August 18, 2026. All signers must be registered voters in Elmhurst (or your ward if running for Alderman).
File a Statement of Economic Interests with the DuPage County Clerk (421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton | 630-407-5500) before or by the filing deadline. Bring the receipt when you submit your nomination papers.
Submit your completed nomination papers — petition sheets, Statement of Candidacy (sworn and notarized), and SEI receipt — to the City Clerk by approximately November 17, 2026 (exact date TBD).
Register a political committee with the Illinois State Board of Elections if you raise or spend more than $5,000.

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📅 Key Deadlines

Petition circulation opens — earliest you can collect signatures (estimated) ~August 18, 2026
Candidate filing window opens (estimated) ~November 10, 2026
Candidate filing deadline (estimated) ~November 17, 2026
Write-in candidate declaration deadline (estimated) ~February 4, 2027
Election day April 6, 2027

📍 Where to File

City Clerk — City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126 | (630) 530-3010 | elmhurst.org

🔗 Helpful Links

City of Elmhurst — City Council & Elected Officials → City of Elmhurst — City Clerk / Voter Information → DuPage County Clerk — Statement of Economic Interests → Illinois State Board of Elections — Running for Office → DuPage County Election Division — Candidate Information →

Last updated: 2026-04-12

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