Knobeloch v. Electoral Board for the City

Richard A. Fancher is seeking the office of Granite City superintendent of streets. On January 13, 2003, he filed his nomination papers, including a statement of candidacy, nomination petitions, a receipt for economic interest statement, and a loyalty oath. Shortly after these papers were filed, Roger A. Knobeloch, Jr. (petitioner), filed an objection. An election is to be held on April 1, 2003.

Petitioner claimed that Rancher’s statement of candidacy and most of his nomination petitions did not comply with the statutory requirements set forth in sections 10 — 4 and 10 — 5 of the Illinois…