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How Do Candidates Get on the Ballot?

Macoupin County Election Office · June 8, 2026

A Macoupin County election office representative, identifying himself as Pete, walked listeners through how to file to run for office — which offices are filed at the state, county, or local level; signature and form requirements; filing windows; ballot-order rules; objection procedures; and special nomination circumstances. The briefing pointed listeners to macoupinvotes.gov for guidance and petition packets.

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