Election 2025

A Peoria mayoral candidate has dropped out of the race after a challenger claimed signatures on his nominating papers were forged.

At least one of Pekin’s sitting city council members will not return to their seat after April’s election.

A new mayor and two new members of the eight-member council will be elected. There are no candidates for a council seat that will be open.

A candidate for the Peoria City Council's 5th District said she would bring an analytical, resident-focused approach to issues.

First-time candidate Jake Ryan believes he can bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the Peoria mayor’s office. Ryan has joined Mayor Rita Ali and council members Chuck Grayeb and John Kelly in filing for next spring’s race.

The chief deputy in the Peoria County Clerk’s office is making another run for Peoria city treasurer.

Peoria's first-term incumbent and two city council members filed paperwork Monday to run for the city's mayorship next year.

Peoria City Council District 3 representative Tim Riggenbach announced his re-election bid Friday, touting himself as a “common sense, middle-of-the-road, results-oriented leader.”

The former chief financial officer for the Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity Action Agency is making a run for Peoria city treasurer.

Peoria’s 5th District council representative is seeking re-election.