Blue Wave in the Barrington Area? YES!
While we are all focused on the crucial 2026 Midterm election, the 2027 municipal elections will come up quickly. These elections tend to be nonpartisan, still we want these offices filled with people who share our values and are dedicated to our community. People like YOU! Looking at a 2026 seat? We got you there too.
Your Barrington Area Democratic Organization stands by with plenty of resources to help train you and support you if you'd like to run.
Office Length of term
US Senator 4 Years
*US Rep IL-5 2 Years
*US Rep IL-8 2 Years
*US Rep IL-9 2 Years
Illinois Governor & 4 Years
Lt. Governor
IL Attorney General 4 Years
IL Secretary of State 4 Years
IL Comptroller 4 Years
IL Treasurer 4 Years
*IL Representative D-51 2 Years
*IL Representative D-52 2 Years
*IL Senate D-26 4 Years
*Cook County Board D-15 4 Years
Cook County Board President 4 Years
Cook County Assessor 4 Years
Cook County Clerk 4 Years
Cook County Treasurer 4 Years
Cook County Sheriff 4 Years
*Lake County Board D-17 4 Years
Lake County Clerk 4 Years
Lake County Treasurer 4 Years
Lake County Sheriff 4 Years
*Non-state or county wide seats which are our primary focus
Office Length of term
D220 School Board 4 Years
Barrington Area Library Bd 6 years
Village of Barrington Board 4 years
Village of Barrington Clerk 4 years
Village of Barrington President 4 years
Barrington Park Dist Bd 6 years
South Barrington Park Comm. 6 years
Harper College Bd 6 years
*Township Supervisor 4 years
*Township Clerk 4 years
*Township Board Trustee 4 years
Note: Other Villages within the Townships we encompass will also be holding elections for similar seats as the Village of Barrington
*These seats are only on the Consolidated ballot every 4 years; the next election for Township positions will be in 2029