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District Attorney in Jefferson County, Illinois
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- June 15, 2026 - June 22, 2026
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District Attorney
About this position
The District Attorney is the chief legal representative of the district.
Position Details
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a citizen of the United States, and a licensed attorney in Illinois.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement: Partisan Candidates: 0.5% of the qualified electors of his or her party who cast votes at the last preceding general election within the county (or any sub-county political district). Independent Candidates: Not less than 5%, nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons, who voted at the next preceding regular election in such district or political subdivision
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
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