Five candidates file for Carbondale mayor, triggering potential February primary

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — Five candidates have filed petitions to run for mayor of Carbondale, potentially setting up a primary election in February 2027.

According to the Carbondale City Clerk’s Office, the filing period for mayoral and City Council candidates closed Monday, Oct. 26.

The following candidates filed petitions for mayor:
– Adam Loos
– Carolin Harvey
– Patrick Noel
– May, F.S., Harvey K. Jairus
– John Gardner

If all five candidates are certified to appear on the ballot, a primary election will be held Feb. 23, 2027, to narrow the field to two candidates for the April 6 consolidated election.

Ten candidates also filed petitions for Carbondale City Council:
– Ryan J. Reed Sr.
– LaCaje Elijah Hill
– Nancy R. Maxwell
– Yahaira L. Vargas
– Jasper Futch
– Casey Allen VanWinkle
– Chastity Mays
– Robert Bruce Pierce
– Jason Endicott
– David “Zen” Dhabolt

Nomination papers are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office.

The objection period runs from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. During that time, members of the public may review nomination papers and file objections in accordance with the Illinois Election Code.

Candidates do not have to be involved for members of the public to submit objections.