Springfield City Clerk

Springfield, IL

City Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Chuck Redpath

In office since January 2025

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 City Clerk/Ward Officer serves as the official keeper of the municipal records. This joint position is also responsible for presenting the agenda and minutes for legislative and committee meetings.

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. Must not be in arrears in payment of tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality. Must not have been convicted of an infamous crime, bribery, perjury or other felony.

Filing information

Elections office

200 S Ninth St, Springfield, IL Room 105

Phone: 217-753-8683

Fee & signature requirements

No filing fee; Signature requirement shall be signed by qualified voters of the district or ward equal to not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the total number of votes cast at the preceding general or general municipal election.

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

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