| Title: | Elections, State Board of |
| Website: | State Board of Elections |
| Contact Name: | Amy Calvin |
| Contact Title: | Administrative Assistant III |
| Contact Phone: | 217.782.1531 |
| Contact E-Mail: | acalvin@elections.il.gov |
| Contact Comments: | |
| Function: | The Board administers registrations and election laws; publishes election results and other information; keeps required statements of political campaign contributions and expenditures. |
| Term: | 4 years, beginning July 1 of staggered odd-numbered years, and until successor is appointed. Governor must send letter of appointment to Senate president by April 1. |
| Senate Confirmation: | Yes |
| Qualifications: | Extensive knowledge of election laws in Illinois. Four to be affiliated with same political party as Governor, and 4 to be affiliated with political party whose nominee for Governor in most recent general election received second highest number of votes, from a list of nominees submitted by the first state executive officer in the order indicated herein affiliated with such political party: Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer. |
| Compensation: | Chair, $62,809; Vice Chair, $51,592; Members, $40,379 per year, plus expenses |
| Composition: | 8 members appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate
- 4 residents of Cook County
- 4 residents of State outside Cook County
- Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director appointed by board
- Chairman elected by board members for 2-year terms, alternating parties, |
| Chair: | Elected by the Board for 2-year terms, alternating parties |
| Authority: | 10 ILCS 5/1A-1 |