Filing Information

Special Purpose Districts

• Filing opens December 8, 2022 - Closes February 6, 2023
• Positions open for filing 
• File with the Lake County Election Administrator
• Rural Fire Districts, Fire Service Areas, Water Districts, Sewer Districts, and Irrigation Districts

Special Purpose Districts Forms

• Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy 
• Positions Open for Filing - Special Purpose District Form (PDF)
• See Who Has Filed - Special Purpose District Form (PDF)

School Districts

• Filing opens December 8, 2021- closes March 23, 2023
• 2023 School Election Calendar
• File declaration with the School Clerk
• Please contact your school clerk to find out about positions open for filing

School Districts Forms

• Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy - School Trustee Form (PDF)
• See Who Has Filed - School Districts

Municipal

• Filing opens on April 22, 2021 and closes on June 21, 2021.
• File declaration and filing fee (if applicable) with the Lake County Election Administrator.
• Candidates must file a C1A Form.

Municipal Forms

• Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy Form - Municipal (PDF)
• Positions Open for Filing - Municipal (PDF)
• C1A Form 
• How to File C1A Form (PDF)
• Write-In Candidate Declaration and Oath of Candidacy - Municipal (PDF)
• See Who Has Filed - Municipal (PDF)

County

• Filing opens January 13, 2022 Closes March 14, 2022.
• File declaration and filing fee (if applicable) with the Lake County Election Administrator.
• Candidates must file a C1A Form.

County Forms

• Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy Form - County (PDF)
• Positions Open for Filing - County (PDF)
• How to File C1A Form (PDF)
• See Who Has Filed - County (PDF)

Federal

• File with the Secretary of State
• Open offices, qualifications and fees

Campaign Finance Information

Certain candidates need to submit paperwork regarding campaign finances to the Commissioner of Political Practices. Please visit the Political Practices website for more information.