One candidate is tracked for Rock Island County Board, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Edna A. Sowards. Candidate information follows official Rock Island County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
No Republican candidate filed. Edna A. Sowards is the Democratic nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
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Edna A. Sowards represents District 12 on the Rock Island County Board, where she serves on the Finance and Personnel committees, per the county board's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for Rock Island County Board, District 12 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Rock Island County Board, District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Edna A. Sowards. Candidate information follows official Rock Island County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Rock Island County Board, District 12 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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Candidate roster from official Rock Island County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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