* Some folks were complaining in comments last week that the Illinois State Board of Elections hadn’t yet posted the 2024 election calendar. It’s now up and here’s some of it…

September 5, 2023

Petition Circulation Begins for General Primary Election
First day to circulate petitions for established party candidates seeking nomination in the 2024 General Primary Election. Note that this does not include candidates circulating for President, Delegate, or Alternate Delegate.

October 7, 2023

Petition Circulation Begins for President and Delegate Candidates
First day to circulate petitions for President, Delegate, and Alternate Delegate.

November 27, 2023

First Day to File Nominating Petitions for the General Primary Election
First day to file nominating petitions for established party candidates for the 2024 General Primary Election. Note that this does not include candidates for President, Delegate, or Alternate Delegate.

December 4, 2023

Last Day to File Nominating Petitions for the General Primary Election
Last day to file nominating petitions for established party candidates for the 2024 General Primary Election

December 11, 2023

Last Day to File Objections to Nomination Papers for General Primary Election
Last day to file objections to nomination papers of established party candidates.

December 18, 2023

Last Day to File Petitions for Questions of Public Policy for the General Primary Election
Last day to file petitions with the local election official for the submission of questions of public policy. Exceptions to this date apply for various binding questions or backdoor referenda. Please refer to the authorizing statute for the question to confirm the deadline.

If you’re keeping score at home, petition season will start 9 months and 28 days after the 2022 election ended.