Jefferson County, Illinois

Illinois House District 116

One candidate is tracked for Illinois House District 116 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Severin. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dave Severin (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Dave Severin is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Dave Severin, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Dave Severin

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Maintains a pro-life and pro-Second Amendment voting record
Opposes ending cash bail and supports law enforcement funding
Opposes sanctuary state policies and supports border wall construction

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Severin is a small business owner from southern Illinois whose family ran the Severin Nursing Home, and was first elected to the Illinois House in 2016, per the campaign site. Severin has led Special Olympics of Southern Illinois and served on the Centerstone and United Way boards, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 116 in 2026?

When is the Illinois House District 116 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Jefferson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Dave Severin, full profile Official Illinois election office