Starting September 20, 2022, petitions for candidates seeking election to the Sugar Grove Village Board in the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election may be circulated. Three (3) Trustee positions will be on the ballot. All are four (4) year terms, serving the community at-large.

Sugar Grove elections are partisan, meaning that a candidate can choose to run as a party affiliated candidate or an independent candidate. Historically Sugar Grove candidates choose to run as an independent. All Sugar Grove Trustees are elected At-Large. At-Large elected officials represent the entire community with no elected official representing a specific area or ward.

To qualify as a candidate, applicants must be a qualified elector (registered to vote) of the Village of Sugar Grove and have resided within the corporate limits of the Village for at least one year preceding the Consolidated Election. Illinois law imposes other qualifications to be eligible to submit a petition for candidacy and to serve as an elected official of the Village of Sugar Grove. Candidates should review Illinois law and other related codes to determine whether they meet the required qualifications. Compliance with the applicable law in having the petitions for candidacy signed and submitting them along with other required documents is the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Visit elections.il.gov and click on Running for Office to view the 2023 Candidate’s Guide. The Guide, published by the State Board of Elections, gives an in-depth discussion of requirements for filing nominating papers. Should you need additional information, please contact the Illinois Board of Elections or an attorney who is versed in election code.

Links to the Village of Sugar Grove Candidate Information Packet and 2023 Candidate’s Guide are below. Copies are also available at Village Hall during normal business hours.

PLEASE NOTE: VILLAGE STAFF CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING PETITIONS, OR OTHER CANDIDACY ISSUES.

This information is provided as a public service and is intended as a general guide only, and does not constitute legal advice. The Illinois State Board of Elections and the Village of Sugar Grove recommend that all prospective candidates consult with legal counsel when preparing their nomination papers and prior to filing. The Village of Sugar Grove and the Village Clerk’s Office make no representations regarding the accuracy or validity of this information or these forms, which may change after distribution. For further information on requirements, please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website, www.elections.il.gov.