Macon County, Illinois

Macon County Treasurer

One candidate is tracked for Macon County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John D. Jackson. Candidate information follows official Macon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

No Democratic candidate filed. John D. Jackson is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Macon County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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John D. Jackson

Republican

Biography

John D. Jackson has served as Macon County Treasurer since his 2021 appointment, per the Herald & Review. He previously served on the Macon County Board from 2014 to 2021, chairing its finance committee beginning in 2018, and worked at Archer Daniels Midland Co. from 2007 to 2021, per the Herald & Review. He holds a degree in management and organizational leadership from Millikin University, per the Herald & Review. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Macon County Treasurer in 2026?

When is the Macon County Treasurer 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.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Macon County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

John D. Jackson, full profile Official Illinois election office