Petition packets for Independent and New Political Party Candidates who wish to run for local offices in the General Election, to be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024, will be available at the Vermilion County Clerk’s Office beginning Tuesday, March 26,2024. Packets may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The first day petitions for New Political Party Candidates or Independent Candidates may be circulated is Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Petitions must be filed with the Vermilion County Clerk beginning Monday, June 17, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. through Monday, June 24, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Local offices to be elected at the November 5, 2024 General Election include County Auditor, Circuit Clerk, County Coroner, County Recorder, State’s Attorney and County Board members. Federal, state and judicial offices will also be on the ballot. Information and necessary forms for those offices may be found on the State Board of Elections’ website, www.elections.il.gov.