Village Commissioner Candidates Must File Nominating Petitions

July 22, 2024

Statements of Candidacy and nominating petitions will be available starting July 30, 2024, for residents wishing to run for Village Commissioner next spring.

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Voters in Downers Grove will elect three Village Commissioners in the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election. 


Starting on July 30, 2024, residents wishing to run for these elected offices can pick up Statements of Candidacy and nominating petitions from the Village Clerk at the Civic Center, 850 Curtiss St. Nominating petitions may not be circulated prior to this date. 


Candidates must obtain signatures equal to at least 1% of the total number of votes cast for Mayor in the last mayoral election, or 95 signatures.


Completed Statements of Candidacy and nominating petitions are to be filed between October 21 and October 28, 2024, with the Village Clerk, 850 Curtiss St.(2nd floor), during Civic Center business hours; Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


If more than 12 persons file for the position of Commissioner, the DuPage County Election Commission will conduct a Primary Election on February 25, 2025.


  • For further information on election law, candidates should consult their personal attorney.
  • For further information on election procedures, candidates should contact the DuPage County Election Commission at 630.407.5600.