2017 School Board Elections

Although the school board election next April 4, 2017 may seem a long way off, now is the time that candidates are considering their future plans.

School board elections are handled by the county clerk or board of election commissioners. For more information, please contact the McHenry County Clerk’s Office at: www.co.mchenry.il.us

(Phone: 815­.334­.4242)

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) has important election-related materials to assist candidates on its website at:  www.iasb.com

Important Dates

September 20 – First day that prospective candidates may circulate nominating petitions for signatures for the April 4, 2017 school board election. (10 ILCS 5/10-4)

December 12 – First day to file nominating papers for candidates for the April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election with the county clerk or county board of election commissioners in which the principal office of the school district is located. (9-10 and 10 ILCS 5/10-6)

December 19 – Last day to file nominating papers for school board candidates for the April 4, 2017 election with the county clerk or county board of election commissioners in which the principal office of the school district is located. (10 ILCS 5/10-6)

January 26 –Last day candidate may file notarized papers withdrawing nomination with the county clerk or county board of election commissioners in which the principal office of the school district is located. (10 ILCS 5/10-7)

April 4 – Consolidated Election Day, includes election of school board members. (10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1 and 2A-1.1a)

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