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County Executive Head in Champaign County, Illinois
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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County Executive Head
About this position
The County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county. The executive is generally given full responsibility for the total operation of all departments in the county.
Position Details
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the county for at least one year next preceding the election.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement 0.5% of the qualified electors of their party who cast votes at the last preceding general election in their county. Independent candidates: Not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater), signed by qualified voters of the county, of the total number of persons who voted at the last General Election in the county.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
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