Homer Glen 2027 Election Guide
On April 6, 2027, Homer Glen voters will elect a Mayor and other village offices. This page is a plain-language guide to the key dates, how to register, and how to vote in Will County — bookmark it and check back as the election approaches.
Last updated July 19, 2026
Homer Glen holds its next mayoral election on Tuesday, April 6, 2027, the Illinois consolidated election, with polls open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Heidi Pacella has declared her candidacy for Mayor; the seat is currently held by the incumbent, first elected in April 2023, whose term ends with this election. Early voting is scheduled to begin February 25, 2027 (shifting to March 12 if a February 23 consolidated primary is held), and regular voter registration closes March 9, 2027. Vote-by-mail applications open January 6, 2027 through the Will County Clerk. Dates come from the Illinois State Board of Elections 2027 election calendar.
Key Dates
The 2027 Homer Glen election calendar
The mayor's race is decided in the Illinois consolidated election. Dates below come from the Illinois State Board of Elections' published 2027 election calendar; the Will County Clerk sets Homer Glen's exact early-voting and vote-by-mail sites and hours.
The Mayor's Race
Heidi Pacella is running for Mayor of Homer Glen
Heidi Pacella — the Homer Glen resident who organized neighbors to protect our trees, open space, and small-town character before ever seeking office — has declared her candidacy for Mayor in the April 6, 2027 election. Her campaign is built on transparency, resident-first growth, and a Village Hall that shows up.
The office is currently held by incumbent Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike, elected in April 2023; her term ends with this election. The official candidate list for Mayor of Homer Glen is set after the November 2026 filing window closes and any ballot objections are resolved. See the side-by-side comparison: Heidi Pacella vs. Christina Neitzke-Troike.
Also on the Ballot
Village Trustee & other Homer Glen offices
The April 6, 2027 consolidated ballot is bigger than the mayor's race. Homer Glen voters will also elect Village Trustees, and — depending on your address — school, library, and township boards. Sitting Village Trustee Robert "Bob" Schaller — appointed to the board in 2025 — has announced he is running for a full term as Trustee; his campaign site says he is running alongside sitting Trustees Curt Mason and Bart Holzhauser on a three-candidate slate. The complete certified candidate list for every office is set after the November 16–23, 2026 filing window closes and any ballot objections are resolved — we'll update this page when it's official. Mike McGee and John Booras are running for Village Trustee alongside Heidi Pacella.
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Voter Tools
Register, check your status, find your polling place
Official State of Illinois and Will County resources — takes about two minutes.
Check Your Registration
Confirm you're registered to vote at your current Homer Glen address with the Illinois State Board of Elections.
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Register →Find Your Polling Place
Look up where you vote on Election Day, based on your registered address.
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The Will County Clerk runs vote-by-mail and early voting for Homer Glen. Applications and locations are posted there as the election approaches.
Will County Clerk →Common Questions
Homer Glen 2027 election FAQ
When is the Homer Glen 2027 election?
Tuesday, April 6, 2027 — the Illinois consolidated election. Polls are open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Early voting is scheduled to begin February 25, 2027, and vote-by-mail applications open January 6, 2027, per the Illinois State Board of Elections 2027 election calendar.
Who is running for Mayor of Homer Glen in 2027?
Heidi Pacella has declared her candidacy for Mayor. The office is currently held by incumbent Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike, elected in April 2023. The official certified candidate list is set after the November 16–23, 2026 filing window closes and any ballot objections are resolved.
Is the Homer Glen Mayor the same as the Village President?
Yes. Homer Glen’s Village Code and the Illinois Municipal Code call the office Village President; “Mayor” is the customary title for the same job. Ballots, ordinances, and meeting minutes use Village President. The office also serves as the Village’s Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Heidi Pacella is a candidate for Village President of Homer Glen in the April 6, 2027 consolidated election.
What does the Homer Glen Village President do?
The Village President presides over the Village Board of Trustees, appoints committees and officials subject to board approval, and serves as Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Under 65 ILCS 5/3.1-40-30 the Village President does not vote on ordinary business — the six trustees do — and casts a vote only in the narrow cases the statute defines, chiefly to break a tie.
When does early voting start for the Homer Glen 2027 election?
February 25, 2027, per the Illinois State Board of Elections 2027 election calendar. If a consolidated primary is held February 23, 2027, early-voting and mail-ballot dates shift to March 12 — check back for the final dates. The Will County Clerk publishes Homer Glen early-voting locations and hours closer to the election. Vote-by-mail applications open January 6, 2027.
What else is on the Homer Glen April 2027 ballot?
Besides Mayor, Homer Glen voters will also elect Village Trustees, and — depending on your address — school, library, and township boards. Sitting Trustee Robert "Bob" Schaller has announced a run for a full term, on a slate his campaign says includes Trustees Curt Mason and Bart Holzhauser. The full certified list of candidates for every office is set after the November 16–23, 2026 filing window.
How do I register to vote in Homer Glen?
Register online or check your registration status through the Illinois State Board of Elections at ova.elections.il.gov. Regular registration closes March 9, 2027; after that, grace-period registration and voting are available in person through the Will County Clerk, and online registration continues through March 21, 2027.