Madison County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
53 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 34 Madison County races, led by the Madison County Clerk and Recorder contest.
County offices
Clerk and RecorderLinda A. Andreas (R) · Rachelle Nicole Bauerle (D)
Linda A. Andreas Republican Incumbent
Linda Andreas is the incumbent Madison County Clerk and Recorder, a retired nurse and educator from Maryville first elected in 2022, per The Telegraph and the county's official roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Linda A. Andreas.
Rachelle Nicole Bauerle Democratic
- Clean up voter registration rolls and keep the clerk's office operating within budget
- Publish a clear, reliable office schedule and share election information on social media
- Engage local high schools and colleges on voting education and focus on recruiting and retaining election judges
Per the campaign site.
About Rachelle Nicole Bauerle
Rachelle Bauerle is a registered nurse from Edwardsville who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from SIUE in 2006 and has served as a Madison County election judge since 2020, per her campaign site.
Linda A. Andreas was the Republican nominee (unofficial primary result: 52.85 percent over Kurt Prenzler, 47.15 percent, per The Telegraph) and Rachelle Nicole Bauerle was the unopposed Democratic nominee; the two meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageTreasurerMike Babcock (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mike Babcock Republican Incumbent
Mike Babcock is the incumbent Madison County Treasurer, appointed to the post by the incoming county board chairman in November 2024, per the Illinois Business Journal, and is unopposed for a full term in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mike Babcock.
Mike Babcock was the only candidate to file for county treasurer; his name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageSheriffJeff C. Connor (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeff C. Connor Republican Incumbent
Jeff Connor is the incumbent Madison County Sheriff, per the county's official roster of elected officials, and is unopposed for reelection in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeff C. Connor.
Jeff C. Connor was the only candidate to file for sheriff; his name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 1Jennifer Korte (R) · Barbara Hosto-Marti (D)
Jennifer Korte Republican
Jennifer Korte ran for the Illinois House 112th District in 2022 and serves as vice chair of the Madison County Republican Party, per the Illinois Business Journal and The Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Korte.
Barbara Hosto-Marti Democratic
Barbara Hosto-Marti is an associate professor in the College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University, per Lindenlink. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Barbara Hosto-Marti.
Incumbent Fred Michael did not seek reelection. Jennifer Korte won the Republican primary and Barbara Hosto-Marti won the Democratic primary; the two meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 2Ronald D. Simpson (R) · Zachary Sandefer (D)
Ronald D. Simpson Republican Incumbent
Ron Simpson taught nine years in Granite City School District and spent twenty years as a federal law enforcement investigator before being appointed to the Madison County Board in early 2025, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ronald D. Simpson.
Zachary Sandefer Democratic
Zachary Sandefer is a Democratic challenger from Troy running for Madison County Board District 2, per The Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Zachary Sandefer.
Incumbent Ronald D. Simpson, appointed in early 2025, and Democratic challenger Zachary Sandefer meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 3Frank Dickerson (R) · Jeffrey A. Hurst (D)
Frank Dickerson Republican Incumbent
Frank Dickerson is the purchasing manager for Icon Mechanical in Granite City and previously served as Worden's village president from 2005 to 2013, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Frank Dickerson.
Jeffrey A. Hurst Democratic
Jeffrey Hurst previously served as mayor and as a village trustee of Alhambra, per the Madison County Elections Database. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeffrey A. Hurst.
Incumbent Frank Dickerson and Democrat Jeffrey A. Hurst meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 4Bobby Ross (R) · Robert C. Hubbard (D)
Bobby Ross Republican Incumbent
Bobby Ross, of St. Jacob, has served as the Madison County Board's District 4 representative since 2020, per The Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bobby Ross.
Robert C. Hubbard Democratic
Robert Hubbard is a Democrat from Pocahontas running for Madison County Board District 4, per The Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert C. Hubbard.
Incumbent Bobby Ross won the Republican primary over Thomas G. Maag and faces Democrat Robert C. Hubbard on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 5Michael "Mick" Madison (R) · Michael Krewson (D)
Michael "Mick" Madison Republican Incumbent
Michael 'Mick' Madison, of Bethalto, was first elected to the Madison County Board in 2012 and has been reelected three times since, now serving as chair of the Building and Zoning Committee, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael "Mick" Madison.
Michael Krewson Democratic
Michael Krewson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Board Member District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Krewson.
Incumbent Michael 'Mick' Madison and Democrat Michael Krewson meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 6Valerie Doucleff (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Valerie Doucleff Republican Incumbent
Valerie Doucleff has been an educator with the Alton School District for 34 years and has served on the Madison County Board since being appointed in February 2021, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Valerie Doucleff.
Valerie Doucleff was the only candidate to file for District 6; her name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 8Michael "Doc" Holliday, Sr. (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael "Doc" Holliday, Sr. (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Board Member District 8.
Michael "Doc" Holliday, Sr. Democratic Incumbent
Michael 'Doc' Holliday Sr., of Alton, worked at Olin Corp for 39 years after serving in the U.S. Navy and now serves as president of the Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael "Doc" Holliday, Sr.
Michael 'Doc' Holliday Sr. was the only candidate to file for District 8; his name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 9Bill R. Stoutenborough (D) · Michael A. Smith (R)
Bill R. Stoutenborough Democratic Incumbent
Bill Stoutenborough, of Alton, is a certified public accountant who has owned Energy Solutions Inc. since 1980 and previously worked as director of internal auditing at Mallinckrodt, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Bill R. Stoutenborough.
Michael A. Smith Republican
Michael A. Smith, of Alton, is the Republican candidate for Madison County Board District 9, per The Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael A. Smith.
Incumbent Bill R. Stoutenborough and Republican Michael A. Smith meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 10Shawndell Wilson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shawndell Wilson Democratic Incumbent
Shawndell Wilson, of Granite City, is the divisional volunteer manager for the Salvation Army's Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area and holds a bachelor's degree in theology, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawndell Wilson.
Shawndell Wilson was the only candidate to file for District 10; her name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 11Dalton Gray (R) · Rachel King (D)
Dalton Gray Republican Incumbent
Dalton Gray, of Troy, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones who has served on the Madison County Board since being appointed in 2018, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dalton Gray.
Rachel King Democratic
Rachel King, of Edwardsville, is the Democratic candidate for Madison County Board District 11, per the Madison County Elections Database. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rachel King.
Incumbent Dalton Gray and Democrat Rachel King meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 14Christopher C.D. "Chrissy" Wiley (R) · Marc A. Bargiel (D)
Christopher C.D. "Chrissy" Wiley Republican Incumbent
Chrissy Wiley, of Bethalto, has worked as a registered dental hygienist for 24 years and has been a full-time faculty member at Lewis and Clark Community College since 2021, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Christopher C.D. "Chrissy" Wiley.
Marc A. Bargiel Democratic
Marc A. Bargiel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Board Member District 14, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Marc A. Bargiel.
Incumbent Chrissy Wiley and Democrat Marc A. Bargiel meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 16Robert T. Meyer (R) · Amy M. Mohme (D)
Robert T. Meyer Republican Incumbent
Robert 'Bob' Meyer, of Granite City, is a fourth-generation farmer who works his family's farm alongside his son, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert T. Meyer.
Amy M. Mohme Democratic
Amy M. Mohme, of Collinsville, is the Democratic candidate for Madison County Board District 16, per The Telegraph via search reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Amy M. Mohme.
Incumbent Robert 'Bob' Meyer and Democrat Amy M. Mohme meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 17Yolanda Crochrell (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Yolanda Crochrell Democratic
Crochrell is a program director for Madison Community Unit School District 12 and a 21st Century Director at Madison Senior High School, per Riverbender.com. Crochrell was elected an Edwardsville Township trustee in the April 2025 consolidated election and serves on the Madison County Housing Authority board, per Edwardsville Township. Crochrell is the only candidate on the ballot for Madison County Board District 17, a seat currently held by Victor Valentine Jr, per The Telegraph. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Yolanda Crochrell.
Incumbent Victor Valentine Jr. did not seek reelection. Yolanda Crochrell was the only candidate to file for the open seat; her name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 18Alison Lamothe (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Alison Lamothe Democratic Incumbent
Dr. Alison Lamothe has been a lecturer of Spanish at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville since 2000 and holds a PhD in Contemporary Latin American Literature, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Alison Lamothe.
Alison Lamothe was the only candidate to file for District 18; her name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 19Angelia Gower (D) · Justin Warren (R)
Angelia Gower Democratic
Angelia Gower, of Granite City, previously ran for Granite City Ward 1 alderperson in 2025, per the Madison County Elections Database. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Angelia Gower.
Justin Warren Republican
Justin Warren, of Granite City, filed as the Republican candidate for Madison County Board District 19, per The Telegraph via search reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Justin Warren.
Incumbent Nick Petrillo did not seek reelection. Democrat Angelia Gower and Republican Justin Warren, both of Granite City, meet on the November 3 ballot for the open seat, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 20Denise Wiehardt (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Denise Wiehardt Republican Incumbent
Denise Wiehardt, of Granite City, is the senior regional program manager at Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, a role she has held for 15 years, per the county's official district page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Denise Wiehardt.
Denise Wiehardt was the only candidate to file for District 20; her name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBoard Member District 21John Eric Foster (R) · Jeremy D. Haston (D)
John Eric Foster (Republican) and Jeremy D. Haston (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Board Member District 21.
John Eric Foster Republican
John Eric Foster is a former Madison County Board member who currently serves as Nameoki Township Supervisor, per The Telegraph via search reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John Eric Foster.
Jeremy D. Haston Democratic
Jeremy D. Haston appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Board Member District 21, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeremy D. Haston.
Incumbent John Janek ended a write-in bid for reelection, per The Telegraph, so his name does not appear on the November ballot. Republican John Eric Foster and Democrat Jeremy D. Haston meet for the open seat, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageHoliday Shores Sanitary District TrusteeNonpartisan race · Jay Schmidt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jay Schmidt Nonpartisan
Jay Schmidt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Holiday Shores Sanitary District Trustee, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jay Schmidt.
Jay Schmidt was the only candidate to file for Holiday Shores Sanitary District trustee; his name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageRosewood Heights Sanitary District TrusteeNonpartisan race · Steve Brazier · Anthony Kravanek · Billie D. Jacobs
Steve Brazier, Anthony Kravanek and Billie D. Jacobs are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rosewood Heights Sanitary District Trustee.
Steve Brazier Nonpartisan
Steve Brazier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rosewood Heights Sanitary District Trustee, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steve Brazier.
Anthony Kravanek Nonpartisan
Anthony Kravanek appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rosewood Heights Sanitary District Trustee, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Anthony Kravanek.
Billie D. Jacobs Nonpartisan
Billie D. Jacobs appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rosewood Heights Sanitary District Trustee, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Billie D. Jacobs.
Three candidates filed for Rosewood Heights Sanitary District trustee; the county clerk's official candidate list did not state how many seats are open in this contest. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSchool board
Regional Superintendent of SchoolsNancy Werden (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nancy Werden Republican
Werden has been an educator since 1994, serving as a teacher, principal, curriculum coordinator, interim superintendent, and most recently superintendent of East Alton Elementary School District 13, per Illinois Business Journal. Werden holds a bachelor's degree in biology, a master's degree in educational leadership, and a superintendent certification, all from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, per Riverbender.com. The Madison County Board approved Werden's appointment as Regional Superintendent of Schools in July 2026, succeeding Robert Werden; she won the Republican primary and is running unopposed in November, per The Troy Times Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nancy Werden.
Nancy Werden was the only candidate to file for the Madison Educational Service Region (Region 1); her name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageCGJM Regional Superintendent of SchoolsRyan Wamser (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ryan Wamser Democratic
Wamser is the Director of School Improvement for Regional Office of Education 40, which serves Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties, and has worked in Illinois schools as a physical education teacher, health teacher, assistant principal, elementary principal, assistant regional superintendent, and district superintendent, per High Performing Educator. Wamser's professional profile confirms his role with the Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin Regional Office of Education 40, per LinkedIn. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ryan Wamser.
Ryan Wamser was the only candidate to file for the CGJM Educational Service Region (Region 2), which serves part of Madison County together with Calhoun, Greene and Jersey Counties; his name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageJudges
Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2nd Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. StobbsMarc Parker (D) · Patrick G. King (R)
Marc Parker Democratic
- Weighing every case on its own facts and treating every party evenly
- Bringing thorough preparation and demonstrated legal expertise to the bench
Per the campaign site.
About Marc Parker
Marc Parker is a Collinsville attorney who has served for about seven and a half years as one of nine Illinois Workers' Compensation Commissioners, per his campaign site. Per the same site, he earlier served as a law clerk to the Illinois Appellate Court and Supreme Court and as a prosecutor in St. Clair and Madison counties, and has been a high school basketball official for more than 45 years.
Patrick G. King Republican
- Staying rooted in the local community through parish and civic involvement
- Upholding integrity and a lifelong commitment to justice
Per the campaign site.
About Patrick G. King
Patrick G. King is a sitting Third Judicial Circuit judge in Madison County, appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court effective February 21, 2025 to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Stephen A. Stobbs, per the Illinois Courts news release. Per his campaign site, he previously was managing partner of MillerKing LLC and has 17 years in the law, and is a past president of the Madison County Bar Association.
Marc Parker and Patrick G. King are on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fill a vacancy in the 2nd Subcircuit of the 3rd Judicial Circuit (the seat vacated by the Hon. Stobbs). The 3rd Judicial Circuit covers Bond and Madison counties, but this subcircuit seat is elected only by voters inside its own subcircuit boundaries (this county list cannot narrow which part; check your sample ballot or county clerk). Listed from the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list.
Full race pageJustice of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth DistrictAmy E. Sholar (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Amy E. Sholar Republican Incumbent
Amy Sholar was assigned from Third Circuit Judge to a newly created seat on the Fifth District Appellate Court in March 2024, after serving as Presiding Judge of the Family Division and, from 2022, as a Resident Circuit Judge for Madison County, per the Office of the Illinois Courts. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Amy E. Sholar.
Amy E. Sholar was the only candidate to file for this Fifth Appellate District vacancy seat; her name appears alone on the November 3 ballot in Madison County, one of 48 counties in the district, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Madison County is split across 8 Illinois Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressIllinois Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 50, 56, 57
Illinois Senate District 50Jil Tracy (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jil Tracy Republican Incumbent
Jil Tracy is the incumbent state senator for the 50th District and Illinois Senate Republican Whip, per the official legislative website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jil Tracy (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jil Tracy 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.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 56Marsia Geldert-Murphey (D) · Erica Harriss (R)
Marsia Geldert-Murphey Democratic
- Expand job creation through infrastructure and emerging industries like clean energy and manufacturing
- Expand early childhood education access and fully fund school nutrition programs
- Protect Medicaid coverage and strengthen the health care workforce
Per the campaign site.
About Marsia Geldert-Murphey
Marsia Geldert-Murphey is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Geldert-Murphey is a civil engineer with more than 30 years of infrastructure experience in the Midwest and is the Democratic nominee for the 56th District, per her campaign site.
Erica Harriss Republican Incumbent
Erica Harriss previously served six years on the Madison County Board, including as chair of its Personnel Committee, and is a small business owner, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 56th District since 2023. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Marsia Geldert-Murphey (Democratic), Erica Harriss (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Erica Harriss 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.
Full race pageIllinois Senate District 57Christopher Belt (D) · Daniel Rhyne (R)
Christopher Belt Democratic Incumbent
Christopher Belt spent 18 years as a law enforcement officer, including 16 years with the St. Clair County Probation and Detention Center, per his campaign site. In 2003 he founded the Difference Makers Professional Organization to mentor young men and later served on the Cahokia Unit School District 187 board, including as board president, per his campaign site. He represents Illinois Senate District 57 and is seeking re-election.
Daniel Rhyne Republican
Daniel Rhyne is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Christopher Belt (Democratic), Daniel Rhyne (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Christopher Belt 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.
Full race pageIllinois House: 5 districtsDistricts 100, 109, 111, 112, 113
Illinois House District 100Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Incumbent
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer is Assistant Minority Leader in the Illinois House and has represented the 100th District since 2012, per his ilga.gov profile. Raised in Jacksonville, he holds a political science degree from Miami University of Ohio and served on the Jacksonville City Council from 2008 to 2012. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer 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.
Full race pageIllinois House District 109Charlie Meier (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Charlie Meier Republican Incumbent
Charlie Meier is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 109 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Charlie Meier is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Meier is the sitting state representative for the 109th District and a farmer and real estate developer in Washington County. He previously served six years on the Washington County Board, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Charlie Meier (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Charlie Meier 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.
Full race pageIllinois House District 111Rosetta "Rosie" Brown (D) · Amy Elik (R)
Rosetta "Rosie" Brown Democratic
- Increased school funding for downstate communities
- Infrastructure investment
- Job creation
Per the campaign site.
About Rosetta "Rosie" Brown
Rosetta "Rosie" Brown is an Alton alderwoman and 1978 graduate of Alton High School, per her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Greenville University and a master's degree in human resources from National Louis University.
Amy Elik Republican Incumbent
- Affordable living
- Lower property taxes
- Job growth
Per the campaign site.
About Amy Elik
Amy Elik is a certified public accountant and auditor who previously served as Foster Township trustee, per the Illinois General Assembly. She has represented the 111th District since 2021 and serves as Assistant Minority Leader, per the same source.
Rosetta "Rosie" Brown (Democratic), Amy Elik (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Amy Elik 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.
Full race pageIllinois House District 112Katie Stuart (D) · Jimmy Ford (R)
Katie Stuart Democratic Incumbent
Katie Stuart is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 112 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Katie Stuart is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Stuart is a full-time legislator and former public elementary and high school math teacher in Edwardsville and Highland who also taught mathematics at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, per her ilga.gov legislative profile. She has represented the 112th District since January 2017 and serves as Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jimmy Ford Republican
- Supports reducing taxes and the cost of living
- Supports cutting red tape for small businesses
- Supports funding for police and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Jimmy Ford
Jimmy Ford is the owner of a repossession business who has lived in the O'Fallon area for nearly 42 years, per his campaign site. He serves as a First Officer and diver with O'Fallon's Underwater Search & Recovery Team and has raised funds for Special Olympics Illinois, per his campaign site. He is running for Illinois House District 112.
Katie Stuart (Democratic), Jimmy Ford (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Katie Stuart 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.
Full race pageIllinois House District 113Jay C. Hoffman (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jay C. Hoffman Democratic Incumbent
Jay Hoffman is an attorney who serves as Assistant Majority Leader and has served multiple terms in the House since 1991, per his ilga.gov profile. He holds a finance degree from Illinois State University and a law degree from St. Louis University. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jay C. Hoffman (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jay C. Hoffman 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.
Full race pageBallot questions
15 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Madison County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Advisory Question: Government-Issued ID to VoteLocal · County-wide nonbinding advisory question, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
County-wide nonbinding advisory question, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsAdvisory Question: Property Tax Reform / Public SchoolsLocal · County-wide nonbinding advisory question, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
County-wide nonbinding advisory question, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsAdvisory Question: Wind and Solar Farm ZoningLocal · County-wide nonbinding advisory question, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
County-wide nonbinding advisory question, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsCity of Madison Home Rule ReferendumLocal · Binding referendum limited to voters in the City of Madison, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Binding referendum limited to voters in the City of Madison, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsVillage of Worden Backyard Chickens ReferendumLocal · Binding referendum limited to voters in the Village of Worden, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Binding referendum limited to voters in the Village of Worden, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsSpecial Service Area No. 1 Sewer Sale Referendum, Chouteau TownshipLocal · Referendum limited to voters in Chouteau Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Referendum limited to voters in Chouteau Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsSpecial Service Area No. 1 Sewer Sale Referendum, Nameoki TownshipLocal · Referendum limited to voters in Nameoki Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Referendum limited to voters in Nameoki Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsSpecial Service Area No. 1 Sewer Sale Referendum, Venice TownshipLocal · Referendum limited to voters in Venice Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Referendum limited to voters in Venice Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsSpecial Service Area No. 1 Sewer Sale Referendum, Granite City TownshipLocal · Referendum limited to voters in Granite City Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Referendum limited to voters in Granite City Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsData Center Referendum, Venice TownshipLocal · Advisory referendum limited to voters in Venice Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Advisory referendum limited to voters in Venice Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsData Center Referendum, Nameoki TownshipLocal · Advisory referendum limited to voters in Nameoki Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Advisory referendum limited to voters in Nameoki Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsData Center Referendum, Granite City TownshipLocal · Advisory referendum limited to voters in Granite City Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Advisory referendum limited to voters in Granite City Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsData Center Referendum, Chouteau TownshipLocal · Advisory referendum limited to voters in Chouteau Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Advisory referendum limited to voters in Chouteau Township, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsBunker Hill Fire Protection District Tax Rate IncreaseLocal · Binding tax referendum limited to voters within the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District, which spans Macoupin and Madison Counties, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Binding tax referendum limited to voters within the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District, which spans Macoupin and Madison Counties, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Full detailsCottage Hills Fire Protection District Special Tax LevyLocal · Binding tax referendum limited to voters within the Cottage Hills Fire Protection District, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
Binding tax referendum limited to voters within the Cottage Hills Fire Protection District, per the county clerk's official candidate/questions list.
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Who is on the ballot in Madison County, Illinois on November 3, 2026?
Madison County sample ballot 2026: see where the clerk and recorder, board member and county treasurer candidates stand on jobs, schools and roads. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Illinois?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are listed on the Illinois election hub. Illinois election hub →
What ballot questions are on the Madison County ballot?
15 ballot questions: Advisory Question: Government-Issued ID to Vote; Advisory Question: Property Tax Reform / Public Schools; Advisory Question: Wind and Solar Farm Zoning; and more. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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Candidate roster last updated Oct 1, 2026 from official election sources.