Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Democrat and Republican candidates for all Illinois House seats, some state Senate seats, all of Illinois’ U.S. House seats and some judgeships across the state are filing their nominating petitions to get on the March 19 primary ballot. Monday opened the week-long window for candidates of the two major parties to file their nominating petitions. Some started waiting in line as early as 3:45 Monday morning, despite the bitter cold.
Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich explained what seats are not up for grabs.
There are around 80 judgeships up for grabs across the state on all levels. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White, who was appointed to her seat, is seeking a full term as a Republican.
The window for major party candidates to file closes Dec. 4. Non-established parties can file their nominating petitions to go directly on the November ballot starting June 17th.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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