Interested candidates had until Dec. 17 to file their nominating petitions. The local election board determines the number of signatures required to earn a spot on the ballot.
According to local election officials and the Illinois State Board of Elections, the following individuals will appear on the ballot next month:
Consolidated Election Ballot for City of Sterling
Name
Position Seeking
Address
Declared Political Party
Charles L Lee
Mayor
616 W 13th St
Non-partisan
Jim Wise
Mayor
703 5th Ave Apt 4
Non-partisan
Marc D Batley
Mayor
1411 Ave G
Non-partisan
Source: City of Sterling and the Illinois State Board of Elections
**Party affiliation is not declared by candidates in local elections. LGIS has determined party
affiliation for candidates based on the party designation for the primary election in which they
last voted.