ELECTION LAW

The candidates’ choice for legal guidance

If you are a candidate for local, state or federal office, a visit with the Election Law attorneys at Lavelle Law can set your campaign on the proper course. A thorough election law review begins with the proper filing of your nominating petitions in order to prevent signature challenges and other potential electoral board disputes. During your campaign, you must maintain appropriate campaign disclosure documents and file required campaign financing reports; you may even encounter issues related to Political Action Committees. 

With increasing regularity, election law matters arise when there are challenges to election results, ballot canvassing, or election recounts. The Election Law attorneys at Lavelle Law can provide immediate and focused assistance to any election result challenges. Our diverse group of attorneys have held office on a variety of Village Boards, Plan Commissions, Boards of Appeal, and other government entities. We take very seriously the trust you place in us as election law counselors and advisors and are determined to help your candidacy be successful.

Our Services

  • Ballot Canvassing
  • Campaign Disclosure Consultation and Compliance
  • Campaign Finance
  • Contested Election Results
  • Election Appeals
  • Electoral Board Disputes
  • Federal and State Election Commission Complaints
  • Legal Compliance for Nomination Petitions
  • Nomination Petition Appeals
  • Nomination Petition Challenges
  • Political Action Committees
  • Recounts
  • Signature Challenges

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Lavelle Law News and Events

SCOTUS ruled that candidates are allowed to challenge vote-counting rules.
By John J. Lydon and Jacob N. Rotolo February 4, 2026
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that political candidates can bring lawsuits over election rules. In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, the Court held that a candidate for office has the right to challenge state rules about how votes are counted.
Learn about election law, the process of running for office in Illinois local elections, and how to
By John J. Lydon January 22, 2025
Attorney Jack Lydon delivers an insightful breakdown of election law, covering everything from getting on the ballot to staying on it, along with the necessary timing and procedural steps. If you're considering running for local office in Illinois, this video is a must-watch. Begin the process early and make sure to follow the right procedures every step of the way.
Navigating Election Law video
By John J. Lydon October 6, 2022
Are you a candidate running for office or thinking about running? In Illinois, there are over 1,300 municipal governments and hundreds of state offices, each of which field multiple candidates. In this video, election law attorney, Jack Lydon, provides an overview of election law and describes how he can assist you and your campaign.
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