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Madison County, Illinois

Madison County Board Member District 20

One candidate is tracked for Madison County Board Member District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Denise Wiehardt. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Denise Wiehardt, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Illinois › Madison County › Madison County Board Member District 20

Denise Wiehardt

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Madison County Board Member District 20 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Madison County Board Member District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Denise Wiehardt. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Madison County Board Member District 20 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 Madison County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2nd Subcircuit, Vacancy of Hon. StobbsJustice of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth DistrictMadison Regional Superintendent of SchoolsSee all 34 Madison County races
Candidate profiles
Denise Wiehardt, full profileOfficial Illinois election office