Colfax, Illinois Public Records

Law enforcement in Colfax is provided by the McLean County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office is responsible for patrolling the village and responding to emergency calls. Residents can contact the sheriff's office at (309) 888-5019 for non-emergency matters or by dialing 911 for immediate assistance. The McLean County Sheriff's Office is located at 104 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701, and their website (https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/154/Sheriffs-Office) offers information on crime statistics, public safety programs, and other law enforcement resources.

Colfax voters are served by the McLean County Clerk's Office, which administers all elections in the county. The Election Division is located at 115 East Washington Street, Room 101, Bloomington, IL 61701 (phone: 309-888-5190, website: www.mcleancountyil.gov/countyclerk). Illinois residents can register to vote online at ova.elections.il.gov, by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office. Online registration requires an Illinois driver's license or state ID, and the deadline is 16 days before any election. Illinois offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated locations. Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of their precinct for at least 30 days before the election. Colfax holds municipal elections for Village President (mayor) and Village Board trustees in consolidated election years, which occur in odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, etc.) with elections typically held in April. The next municipal election for Colfax will be April 2027, when village offices are on the ballot. Candidate filing information and local ballot measures specific to Colfax are available through the County Clerk's office and posted at Village Hall. Colfax residents can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place lookup tool on the County Clerk's website or by calling 309-888-5190. In the November 2024 general election, McLean County reported approximately 62% voter turnout, with over 80,000 ballots cast out of approximately 130,000 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Colfax and McLean County voters will decide several significant races: Illinois does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, but voters will elect candidates for Illinois Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and other statewide constitutional offices. State legislative races include the Illinois House of Representatives (all 118 seats) and approximately half of the Illinois Senate seats. McLean County voters will elect county board members, county clerk, recorder, treasurer, and other county offices. Depending on district boundaries, Colfax voters participate in elections for the 15th or 16th Congressional District. Absentee voting and vote-by-mail options are available to any Illinois voter without excuse. Applications can be submitted online at www.mcleancountyil.gov/countyclerk or by mail to the County Clerk. Mail ballot applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day for general elections. Early voting is available at the County Clerk's office and satellite locations starting 40 days before each election. Public election records in Illinois include voter registration lists (available with restrictions), campaign finance disclosures through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov, candidate statements and filings, and precinct-level election results, all accessible through county and state election websites.