August 2023
Petition Circulation Starting September 5
We are excited to announce the commencement of petition circulation for the upcoming General Primary Election Starting on September 5!
What is Petition Circulation?
Petition circulation is a fundamental step in the election process that allows individuals seeking public office to gather the necessary signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Circulation Period: September 5, 2023 - December 4, 2023
Filing Period: November 27, 2023 - December 4, 2023
Courtesy Petition Packets for Local Races: Available starting August 22, 2023
Candidate Information Sessions
 The Lake County Clerk’s Office excitedly invites potential candidates for office for the 2024 elections to our candidate information sessions! The first of 3 sessions will be taking place on Tuesday August 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM. This session will go over the petition packet, what to expect during filing, and share resources that are publicly available at the County Clerk’s and Illinois State Board of Elections' website. Please register to attend by clicking on the attached invitation or visiting bit.ly/LCCO-CIS1
Be advised that this is strictly for informational purposes and the County Clerk’s Office does not provide legal advice.
Upcoming Candidate Information Sessions
Join Our Team Of Election Judges!
 Join Lake County’s Election Judge community and be the proud face of democracy in action! The Lake County Clerk’s Office is looking for Election Judges for the 2024 election cycle. Election Judges are responsible for the proper and lawful conduct of the election within their community – a rewarding and very important civic duty! National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is August 23, celebrate with us by clicking the banner above and learning more about joining the ranks of our dedicated Election Judges!
Student Election Judges
Did you know high school students meeting specific grade qualifications are eligible to apply and be trained as election workers in Lake County as well? Its true! Click here to learn more about our Student Election Judge program.
County Clerk Anthony Vega Selected by American Council of Young Political Leaders for a Bipartisan Delegation Exchange to North Macedonia
Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega was nominated and selected to be part of a bipartisan delegation to North Macedonia by the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL). The international exchange program seeks to bring people together across oceans, borders, and the political spectrum to foster mutual understanding, respect, and friendships among the next generation of leaders worldwide.
ACYPL programs are designed for bipartisan groups of 7 emerging leaders under the age of 40 to experience another country’s political environment for 8-14 days. Participants visit the capital and other cities to meet with government officials, political parties, elected leaders, policy experts and members of the business community. These international exchanges are made possible with support from the U.S. Department of State, and other supporting partners.
Notable alumni of ACYPL include: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senator Mitch McConnell, Governor JB Pritzker, and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim.
Gender Affirming Resources
Under House Bill 9, an amendment to state law now allows people to change the gender on their birth certificate by signing a statement affirming their gender designation or intersex condition.
An individual born in Illinois, with an existing Illinois birth certificate, may submit an Affidavit and Certificate of Correction Request form to the Lake County Clerk's Office requesting to have the gender changed on their own birth certificate.
The Affidavit and Certificate of Correction Request form needs to be completed in its entirety by the individual seeking a change in the sex designation on the birth certificate. Additionally the form must be signed and notarized. The applicant must be of legal age (or the parent/co-parent or guardian must be present if not of legal age) to complete the form.
Keep Up With The Clerk!
 As summer has breezed through, our team has had the privilege of engaging with our community at several exciting events. From bustling farmer's markets to inspiring back-to-school gatherings, the Lake County Clerk's Office has been on the move, connecting with the wonderful residents of our community! If you'd like to continue keeping up with the Clerk, join us at one of the upcoming events listed below. We hope to see you there!
Anthony Vega, Lake County Clerk
18 N. County Street, Room 101
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-377-2400
CountyClerk@lakecountyil.gov
LakeCountyClerk.info
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