Starting August 25, 2026, petitions for candidates seeking election to the Sugar Grove Village Board in the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election may be circulated. (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 a candidate can choose to run as a party-affiliated or independent candidate. Historically, Sugar Grove candidates have chosen to run as independents. 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 additional qualifications for eligibility to submit a candidacy petition 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 applicable law in signing and submitting the petitions for candidacy, 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 2027 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.

When the Illinois State Board of Elections publishes the 2027 Candidates Guide, we will link it below.

The 2027 Consolidated General Election Candidate Information Packet is available below. Copies will be available at Village Hall, 160 S Municipal Drive, during normal business hours, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

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.