Area residents can start filing their petitions for the March 15th, 2016 Primary Election on Monday at area courthouses.
The county clerk and recorder offices will be open today, Tuesday, and Wednesday along with Monday, November 30th.
Races on the ballot include State's Attorney, Clerk and Recorder, Coroner, and Circuit Clerk.
County board races will also be on the ballot. In Ogle County, there are 8 districts.
County Clerk offices in the area will be closed this Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016.