Individuals interested in running for the office of Village Trustee in the 2027 Consolidated Election are advised to visit the State Board of Elections website, www.elections.il.gov/
View the memo from the Mount Prospect Clerk's office for important information regarding candidate filing requirements
Library Board Candidate Information
2027 State of Illinois Candidate's Guide
To file for candidacy individuals must submit the following documents in the Office of the Mount Prospect Village Clerk:
2027 ELECTION IMPORTANT DATES
FILING INFORMATION
APRIL 6, 2027 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
August 25, 2026 First day to circulate nominating petitions
November 16-23, 2026 Filing period
December 2, 2026 Last day to file objections to nomination papers
December 3, 2026 Simultaneous Filing Lottery (if necessary)

Filing of Candidacy:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET, 3rd FLOOR
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056
847/818.5355
This information is presented as a guide only. It is the responsibility of the potential candidate to verify filing requirements for the 2025 Consolidated Election with the State Board of Elections at 217/782-4141 or Chicago 312/814-6440