DeKalb and Sycamore held lotteries this week to determine which candidates would appear first on their local ballots.
For DeKalb's mayoral race, incumbent John Rey will appear first on the ballot. Following him are Jerry Smith, Michael Embrey, and Misty Haji-Sheikh.
DeKalb also determined the order of candidates for its Ward 2 Alderman race. First is incumbent Bill Finucane, followed by William Lamb and Barry Federici.
Sycamore's mayoral race will start with City Clerk Candi Smith. She is followed by 1st Ward Ald. Curt Lang and 4th Ward Ald. Rick Cramer.
Sycamore also determined the ballot order of five candidates for City Clerk. They are Courtney Cox, Lisa Hepker, Shaney Herrmann, Mary Kalk, and Christiene Drake.