Hainesville announces petition filing dates

The April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election will include the following Village of Hainesville offices: 3 village trustee seats, each for a four-year term. The first day to file nominating petitions at the Village of Hainesville is Monday, Nov. 16, at 9 a.m., and the last day is Monday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m. The Village Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, to Thursday, Nov. 19, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. No petitions will be accepted after 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Those arriving by a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, will be provided with a “simultaneous filer” receipt and will be placed into the lottery to determine ballot placement on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. The village clerk, deputy clerk and staff cannot provide a review of nominating papers or legal opinions regarding petition papers. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult competent legal counsel regarding qualifications to seek office, preparation of petition papers, circulator requirements, signature requirements, etc. After petition papers have been filed, pages cannot be amended or added. A receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5 p.m. the last day to file.