ILLINOIS

Independent and minor party presidential candidates must collect 25,000 signatures

Petitioning period allows 3 months 

2024 presidential ballot included 3 candidates

Average of 2 US House candidates per district

Circulators face hourly pay rules and restrictions including primary participation limits

District office petitions require 5% which is among the hardest in the nation

Party recognition requires at least 5% of the vote for statewide offices