2025 Consolidated Election

The Wilmette Park District Board of Park Commissioners oversees the administration of the Wilmette Park District. It is an independent board elected by Wilmette residents in an April election for terms lasting four years. There is no term limit to Park Board positions.

Three seats of the seven-member Wilmette Park Board will be filled at the April 1, 2025 consolidated election. An individual interested in running for office must be a registered voter and a Wilmette Park District resident for at least one year prior to the election. Park Board positions are unpaid. Candidate materials are available on Illinois State Board of Elections website.

Nominating petitions may be circulated beginning Tuesday, August 20, 2024. There is a minimum number of registered voters’ signatures required in order to be placed on the ballot. The filing period for the April election will be Tuesday, November 12, 2024 through Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Wilmette Park District Administration Office. Regular office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. The office will remain open until 5:00 pm on Monday, November 18, the last day of the filing period. No petitioner packets will be accepted before or after the stated dates and times. The Wilmette Park District staff cannot provide any election or legal advice for any petitioners. Petitioners are encouraged to contact the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

All candidates should refer to the 2025 Candidate’s Guide, published by the Illinois State Board of Elections, which is included in the candidate package and can be found at the following link: Running For Office Menu

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Please Note: The Wilmette Park District provides elections information for potential candidates for the office of Park Commissioner only as a convenience and public service. All efforts are made to ensure that information is accurate and current. However, users should not consider this information as an official or authoritative source, and candidates are themselves primarily responsible for compliance with the Illinois Election Code. Candidates are advised to independently verify information received, which should in no way be construed as legal advice, and should contact an attorney or election officials with the State or County if they require legal assistance or advice.