2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Belt and Daniel Rhyne. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Christopher Belt, is on the ballot.
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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 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.
Who is running for Illinois Senate District 57 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher Belt and Daniel Rhyne. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Illinois Senate District 57 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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