You have the power to get Christian Maxwell on the ballot!
Join our grassroots army. Host a signature party, walk your block, rally your neighbors—and help us meet the petition deadline so Illinois’ 1st District has a real choice in November.
Why Your Signature Mission Matters?
Illinois requires candidates to collect a set number of valid signatures from registered voters in their district just to earn a spot on the ballot. Without your help, we won’t even get the chance to fight for property-tax relief, school funding, and public safety.
No signatures = no campaign. No campaign = no change. Let’s fix that—right now.
How the Ballot Petition Works
(Simple, Step-by-Step)
Download & Print the Petition
We’ll send you the official form—pre-filled with our candidate info.Gather Signatures
Only registered voters in CD-1 can sign. Each signer must:Fill in name & address exactly as on their voter ID
Include date and precinct
Sign in front of a witness (we’ll show you how)
Witness & Verify
You or a trained volunteer witnesses each signature, certifies the sheet, and dates it.We’ll submit to Election Board
Drop completed sheets at our secure drop-off or schedule a pick-up by our team.Repeat Until We’re Over the Goal
We need a buffer—so we aim for 50% more than the minimum to guard against invalid signatures.
“It’s not rocket science—it’s grassroots democracy. And yes, you can do this!”
Filing Deadline:
Sunday, November 3, 2025
Last day for established‐party candidates (including congressional hopefuls) to submit their completed petition packets to the Illinois State Board of Elections or their county clerk’s office.
Host a Signature Party | Invite friends over, we’ll supply petitions and step-by-step guides. Serve snacks, sign sheets, and get our next precinct covered in one evening.
Walk Your Block | Hit the sidewalks—knock doors with petition sheets in hand. We’ll provide training, walking maps, and clipboard kits.
Rally Your Family | Every registered voter in your household can sign. Get grandma, the teens, siblings—max out every family form with a single click.
Organize a Church Drive | After service or at a community event, we’ll train your team to gather signatures from fellow parishioners.