Election Law

ELECTION LAW

The candidates’ choice for legal guidance

If you are a candidate for local, state or federal office, a visit with the Election Law attorneys at Lavelle Law can set your campaign on the proper course. A thorough election law review begins with the proper filing of your nominating petitions in order to prevent signature challenges and other potential electoral board disputes. During your campaign, you must maintain appropriate campaign disclosure documents and file required campaign financing reports; you may even encounter issues related to Political Action Committees.

With increasing regularity, election law matters arise when there are challenges to election results, ballot canvassing, or election recounts. The Election Law attorneys at Lavelle Law can provide immediate and focused assistance to any election result challenges. Our diverse group of attorneys have held office on a variety of Village Boards, Plan Commissions, Boards of Appeal, and other government entities. We take very seriously the trust you place in us as election law counselors and advisors and are determined to help your candidacy be successful.

Our Services

Ballot Canvassing
Campaign Disclosure Consultation and Compliance
Campaign Finance
Contested Election Results
Election Appeals
Electoral Board Disputes
Federal and State Election Commission Complaints
Legal Compliance for Nomination Petitions
Nomination Petition Appeals
Nomination Petition Challenges
Political Action Committees
Recounts
Signature Challenges

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Election Law Posts

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Learn about election law, the process of running for office in Illinois local elections, and how to

Election Law & Tips for a Successful Candidacy

By John J. Lydon • January 22, 2025

Attorney Jack Lydon delivers an insightful breakdown of election law, covering everything from getting on the ballot to staying on it, along with the necessary timing and procedural steps. If you're considering running for local office in Illinois, this video is a must-watch. Begin the process early and make sure to follow the right procedures every step of the way.

Navigating Election Law

By John J. Lydon • October 6, 2022

Are you a candidate running for office or thinking about running? In Illinois, there are over 1,300 municipal governments and hundreds of state offices, each of which field multiple candidates. In this video, election law attorney, Jack Lydon, provides an overview of election law and describes how he can assist you and your campaign.

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Recounts and Challenging Election Results in Illinois

By Joseph V. Vito and Clay Dant • November 19, 2020

The 2020 presidential election has generated national discussion around the concept of election recounts. A key component to the conversation around recounts is an actual understanding of the nuanced process of election recounts, including what triggers a recount, how a recount is done, and what the end result of a recount could entail. Election recounts have been present throughout U.S. history at every level, from local office races to presidential elections. Each state has its own laws governing election recounts, which vary significantly from one another. Specific to us here, Illinois takes a fairly unique approach to the election recount procedure.