Streaming LIVE: Aurora Electoral Board Special Meeting | 08-17-2026

The City of Aurora, Illinois Electoral Board held a special meeting on August 17, 2026, to address referendum petitions related to mayoral and alderman at-large recall efforts for the November 3, 2026 general election. The board adopted procedural rules for handling the petitions, including motions to admit various exhibits such as the petitions themselves, filing receipts, and certificates of principal proponents. A briefing schedule was established for motions to dismiss and motions to strike, with deadlines set for late August and early September. The board also authorized records examinations of petition signatures in Kane and DuPage counties, coordinating with county clerks to facilitate the process. The meeting concluded with motions to recess until the next session on September 1, 2026. No direct procurement or contracting decisions were discussed during this meeting.