WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
Last day a person may file a notarized Declaration of Intent to be a write-in candidate with the
proper election authority or authorities (appropriate county clerk(s) and/or boards of election
commissioners). Write-in votes shall only be counted for person(s) who have filed a Declaration of
Intent. Write-in declarations are NOT filed with the State Board of Elections. (10 ILCS 5/17-16.1)
