Candidates for Secretary of State
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About Secretary of State
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $13,400/month
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Secretary of State
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate must be a United States citizen, at least 25 years old, and a resident of this State for the three years preceding his election.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 5,000-10,000.
- Filing period
- June 15, 2026 - June 22, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Illinois Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704
- Filing phone
- 217-782-4141
- Step 3
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