Troy sees filings for April 1 Consolidated Election
By Josh Jones
Times Tribune Editor
TROY — With one election over another cycle is beginning as voters will soon make decisions regarding their local school boards, library boards, city councils and more for the April 1 Consolidated Election.
Nov. 18 marked the last day to file petitions.
According to information provided by the City of Troy, two challengers will be facing incumbents for a position on the Troy City Council.
Heather Stirling will challenge for Alderman, Ward I, as current Incumbent Elizabeth Hellrung will look to retain the office.
The second challenger is listed as Eric Patton, who will challenge Incumbent Sam Italiano for Alderman, Ward II.
The Incumbents running for reelection, but have not seen a direct challenge include; David Nonn (Mayor), Kim Thomas (City Clerk), Kelly Huelsmann (City Treasurer), Tim Flint, (Alderman Ward III) and Nathan Henderson (Alderman Ward IV).
The Triad Community Unit #2 Board of Education has three incumbents seeking reelection with no challengers listed for the ballot. The three members seeking reelection are Lori Daiber, Chris Wasser and Brittany Evans.
The Tri-Township Park District also saw four seats up for election. All of the candidates running are up for reelection with no challengers listed, according to information provided by the district.
The Times Tribune reached out to the Tri-Township Library District, but did not receive a response as of press time.
To become a write-in candidate, you must file a “Declaration of Intent to be a Write-In” form with the County Clerk at least 61 days prior to an election.
If an objection to a candidate’s nominating papers or petitions for an office is sustained after the 61st day before the election, he or she can file a notarized declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate for that office with the County Clerk no later than 7 days prior to the election.
Write-in votes for candidates who file the proper form will be counted.
For more information on the April 1 Consolidated Election people may visit https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/county_clerk/elections/candidates.php.
