Four candidates file for Carbondale City Council, none for mayor so far

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) — Four candidates have filed nomination petitions for Carbondale City Council, while no candidates have filed for mayor as of Monday, Oct. 19, according to the Carbondale City Clerk’s Office.

The four candidates who filed for City Council are:

– Ryan J. Reed Sr.
– LaCaje Elijah Hill
– Nancy R. Maxwell
– Yahaira L. Vargas

The filing period for both mayor and City Council candidates remains open until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.

If five or more candidates file for mayor or 13 or more candidates file for City Council, a primary election will be held Feb. 23, 2027.

The primary would narrow the field to two mayoral candidates and six City Council candidates for the April 6 consolidated election.

Nomination packets are available at the City Clerk’s Office in Room 165 of Carbondale City Hall, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

Filed nomination petitions are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office.

The objection period runs from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. Anyone may review nomination papers or file objections in accordance with the Illinois Election Code.