City of Lincoln
Candidate forms now available for February Primary Elections
Wards 1 through 4 four-year terms
Ward 2 two-year term


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[August 29, 2018] 

LINCOLN 

Established political party candidates for the following offices in the City of Lincoln will be nominated in the February 26, 2019 Consolidated Primary Election: One(l) Alderman from each of the following wards for four-year terms: Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3 and Ward 4; One (1) Alderman from of the following ward for a two-year term: Ward 2. Petitions for established political party candidates for the above elected offices may now be circulated.

The following documents are available in the office of the City Clerk. These documents must be returned to this office during the filing period which is November 19-26, 2018.

  1. Nominating petitions for established party candidates for the Consolidated Primary Election on February 26, 2019. Petitions for Alderman must contain the signatures of no less than twenty-five (25} qualified signers.
     

  2. Statement of Candidacy for candidates seeking nomination in the Consolidated Primary.

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  1. Loyalty Oath (optional form).
     

  2. Statement of Economic Interest - This statement must be filed with the Office of the Logan County Clerk and a copy of this statement must be filed with this office no later than the deadline for filing of petitions.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to read the State of Illinois 2019 Candidates Guide and the Election and Campaign Finance Calendar which can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il. gov.  Copies of these documents are available for viewing in this office from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for City holidays. If you need additional information or further clarification, please contact this office by phone at 735-2815 or in person during regular business hours.


Copies of the City ward map and the 2019 "Election Calendar At A Glance" are also available at the City Clerk's Office.

Peggy S. Bateman City Clerk

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