Become a candidate in 2026!
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Discover the essential skills for running a successful campaign and perfecting your campaign mechanics and messaging. Dive in to elevate your political strategy and communication!
As more Americans embrace libertarian views on personal freedoms, economic freedoms, and peace, Libertarians have a unique chance to make a significant political impact both in our state and across the country.
In even-numbered years, all 118 state representative seats and a third of the Illinois state senate seats are up for election.
In odd-numbered years, municipal offices such as the mayor, township trustee, library and school boards, and other local positions are open for challenge.
Running for and winning these elections is an excellent way to support your community and showcase how Libertarian solutions can benefit people’s daily lives.
Want to know more?
- Why you should run as a Libertarian candidate
- The first steps toward running for office
- More about the elective offices available
- Additional resources for Libertarian candidates
Become a campaign volunteer
You can assist Libertarian campaigns in many ways:
- Manage campaigns
- Raise money
- Collect, report, and disburse funds
- Design websites and campaign materials
- Research issues
- Write campaign messaging
- Collect petition signatures (Illinois petition drive)
- Take photos/video
- Distribute literature
- Go vote out