City of Lake Forest, IL

Anyone in line to file their petitions at 8:00 am on Monday, November 27 will be placed in a lottery to determine ballot placement. In order to qualify for the Simultaneous Filing Lottery on the last day of filing, you must file your petition between the hours of 4:00-5:00 pm on Monday, December 4, 2023.

A receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5 p.m. on the last day to file. No petitions will be accepted after 5:00 pm on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Regular Business hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm*, except where noted above. The dates provided are for independent and new party candidates only. This information is provided as a guide, and it should not be construed as a sufficient argument in response to an objection to any candidate’s nominating papers. The City Clerk cannot provide a review of nominating papers or legal opinions regarding petition papers. We encourage all prospective candidates to consult with competent legal counsel when preparing their nomination papers.