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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Apr 6, 2027Filing Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026
- Positions: Dallas City CommissionHarvard 50 School BoardDallas City Park District BoardDallas City Mayor
Job description
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
Qualified elector/registered voter. Must not be arrears in the payment of any tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality; must not have been convicted in any courtlocated in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony.[65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5(a)(b)] One-year residency in the municipality preceding the election. If a person is a resident of a municipality immediately prior to the active duty military service of that person or that person's spouse, resides anywhere outside of the municipality during that active duty military service, and immediately upon completion of that active duty military service is again a resident of the municipality, then the time during which the person resides outside the municipality during the active duty military service is deemed to be time during which the person is a resident of the municipality for purposes of determining the residency requirement
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 500 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
Filing phone number: 217-357-3911
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: No Filing Fee. Signature Requirement: Equal to at least 1% of the total vote cast for mayor at the last preceding mayoral election of the municipality. (65 ILCS 5/4-3-8)
FAQ
How often is City Executive-Mayor elected?
The position of City Executive-Mayor is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Dallas City City, IL?
No Filing Fee. Signature Requirement: Equal to at least 1% of the total vote cast for mayor at the last preceding mayoral election of the municipality. (65 ILCS 5/4-3-8)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
500 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 217-357-3911.
How do I get started running for City Executive-Mayor?
You can start running for City Executive-Mayor by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Executive-Mayor does not include a primary or runoff election.
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