Elections
2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
The City of DeKalb makes no representations regarding the accuracy or validity of this information or any forms provided, nor should this information be regarded as an exhaustive list of election related dates and deadlines. Candidates are strongly encouraged to consult with an attorney, the 2025 Candidate's Guide, or the 2025 Local Election Officials (LEO) Handbook before taking action based on this information or using any forms provided. Additional information can also be found on the DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder's Office website.
All documents will be received at the City of DeKalb City Hall building, 164 E. Lincoln Highway. Please use the City Hall Second Street entrance and proceed to the second floor.
Notarization services will not be provided.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First day to file Candidate Nominating Petition documents. Two or more candidates arriving at or before 8:30 a.m. filing for the same office will be considered filing simultaneously.
Any Business Day Beginning November 12, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Requests accepted to obtain copies of Candidate Nominating Petition documents. Requests will be fulfilled via paper copy or email.
Monday, November 18, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Last day to file Candidate Nominating Petition documents. Two or more candidates arriving between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. filing for the same office will be considered filing simultaneously.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First day to file objections to Candidate Nominating Petition documents.
Monday, November 25, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Last day to file objections to Candidate Nominating Petition documents.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Lottery to determine ballot position for candidates arriving to file nominating petition documents at or before 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, and for those candidates that filed nominating petition documents between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Additional Information and Forms
- 2025 Consolidated Calendar
- 2025 Full Abbreviated Calendar
- 2025 Consolidated Election Candidate's Guide
- 2025 Local Election Officials (LEO) Handbook
- 2025 Consolidated Election Signature Requirements
- 2025 Consolidated Election Prefiling Period Notice
- 2025 Consolidated Election Candidate Packet (Independent) (Fillable)
- 2025 Candidate Filing Notice
- Acceptable Forms for Binding Petition Packets
- Certificate of Deletions Form (SBE No. P-2A)
- Certificate of Attached List of Deletions Form (SBE No. P-2B)
- Objection to Filed Nominating Petition Documents Form (form can also be obtained in the LEO office)
- Political Sign Regulations
- Request to Receive Filed Nominating Petition Documents Form (form can also be obtained in the LEO office)
- Write-In Candidate Form (SBE No. P-1F) (must be filed with Local Election Authority - DeKalb County)
- Withdrawal of Candidacy Form (SBE No. P-25) (must be filed with LEO - City of DeKalb)