If you are planning for running for election in Christian County, the candidate filing period for the upcoming General Primary Election is March 7th through the 13th at the County Clerk’s office from 8 AM until 4 PM and March 14th from 8 AM until 5 PM.  Local offices that are up for nomination are County Clerk, County Treasurer, Sheriff, and County Board Member Seats.  Precinct Committee people are also up for election.  Packets are available for pick-up at the County Clerk’s Office.

Christian County Clerk Jacque S. Willison is reminding all voters that the General Primary Election date was changed from March 15th, 2022 to June 28th, 2022 by the passage of Senate Bill 825 in June of 2021. The change was due to lawmakers awaiting the release of demographic maps. 

In-person early voting for the June 28th General Primary Election begins May 19th, 2022 and extends until June 27th. The County Clerk’s Office is open from 8 AM until 4 PM Monday through Friday and on June 27th from 8 until 5.  Special Saturday voting and registration hours will be June 25th from 9 AM until 1 PM. 

Polls on Election Day are open from 6 AM until 7 PM. If you are voting by mail, applications may be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s office at 217-824-4969 or online at christiancountyil.com beginning March 30th.