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Madison County, Illinois

Illinois House District 111

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 111 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rosetta "Rosie" Brown and Amy Elik. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Amy Elik, is on the ballot.

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Rosetta "Rosie" Brown

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Increased school funding for downstate communities
  • Infrastructure investment
  • Job creation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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

Amy Elik

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Affordable living
  • Lower property taxes
  • Job growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Illinois House District 111 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Illinois House District 111 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rosetta "Rosie" Brown and Amy Elik. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Illinois House District 111 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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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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Candidate profiles
Rosetta "Rosie" Brown, full profileAmy Elik, full profileOfficial Illinois election office