Interested candidates had until Dec. 17 to file their nominating petitions. The local election board determines the number of signatures required to earn a spot on the ballot.
According to local election officials and the Illinois State Board of Elections, the following individual will appear on the ballot next month:
Consolidated Election Ballot for City of Arcola Ward 1
Name
Position Seeking
Address
Declared Political Party
Mark R Smith
Alderman
129 N Walnut St
Independent
Source: City of Arcola Ward 1 and the Illinois State Board of Elections
**Party affiliation is not declared by candidates in local elections. LGIS has determined party
affiliation for candidates based on the party designation for the primary election in which they
last voted.