The Mayor and Aldermen are elected every four (4) years.  The next election will be held in 2013 for these offices.

Qualifications: No person shall be eligible to the office of mayor or alderman:

• Unless he is a qualified elector of the municipality and has resided therein at least one year next preceding his election or appointment; or
• Unless, in the case of alderman, he resides within the ward for which he is elected; or
• If he is in arrears in the payment of any tax or other indebtedness due to the city; or
• If he has been convicted in Illinois state courts or in courts of the United States of malfeasance in office,         bribery, or other infamous crime.

The Board of Election Commissioners is responsible for elections within the City of Rockford.

This site is for informational purposes only.  Candidates should seek legal advice from an attorney.

November 2, 2010, a General Election will be held for state and local offices.  The office that are included in this election are listed on the calendar page of this website.

Candidates may refer to the State Board of Elections' website below for further details.