Elections guide

2027 Joliet municipal elections:
candidate filing guide.

Every four years Joliet voters choose the leaders who set city budgets, oversee public safety and direct city services. Here is what to know about open seats, filing dates and the City Clerk’s official resources.

Not legal advice. Election rules and deadlines are set by state law. Confirm details with the City Clerk and the Illinois State Board of Elections Candidate’s Guide, and consult an attorney for compliance questions.

Filing window

Nov 16 – 23, 2026Nominating petitions are filed with the City of Joliet City Clerk’s Office, Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432.

Prospective candidates can request petition packets from the City Clerk, which also publishes a regularly updated log of who has pulled packets.

Seats on the 2027 ballot

Six positions are up for election, each for a four-year term:

Mayor of Joliet (citywide)
City Council District 1
City Council District 2
City Council District 3
City Council District 4
City Council District 5

Joliet’s at-large council seats are not on the 2027 ballot.

What is in the candidate packet

Candidate information sheet and instructions
Joliet apparent conformity policy
Nonpartisan nominating petition (Form P-4)
Official City Council district maps (Districts 1–5)
Illinois State Board of Elections 2027 Candidate’s Guide: petition circulation, statement of candidacy, economic interest disclosure and campaign finance reporting

Contact the City Clerk’s Office

In person: Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St.
Phone: (815) 724-3780
Email: cityclerk@joliet.gov

Voter registration and ballot administration are handled by the Will County Clerk or Kendall County Clerk, depending on your precinct. See voting information.

View official Joliet election notices & petition logs

Petition packets, district maps and the log of pulled petitions, straight from the City Clerk.

Go to the City Clerk’s Elections page