Springfield City Mayor
Springfield, IL
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Misty Buscher
Nonpartisan
In office since April 2023
Next Election
Apr 6, 2027
Filing Window
Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be a qualified elector of the municipality and have 1 year of residency in the municipality preceding the election.
Filing information
Elections office
200 S Ninth St, Springfield, IL Room 105
Phone: 217-753-8683
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement equal to at least 1% of the total vote cast for mayor at the last preceding mayoral election of the municipality.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.