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Warren County, Illinois

Regional Superintendent of Schools (Regional Office of Education #33)

One candidate is tracked for Regional Superintendent of Schools (Regional Office of Education #33) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathryn Jennings. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kathryn Jennings is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Regional Superintendent of Schools, Regional Office of Education #33 (Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren counties), per the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list. Illinois elects a regional superintendent countywide across the whole region every four years. The name still appears on the ballot; the race is uncontested.

What this office does

State board of education member. A state board of education sets statewide academic standards, approves graduation requirements and teacher-licensing rules, adopts the state's school accountability system and, in many states, hires the state superintendent. Members represent districts drawn across the state. Local school boards still run the schools day to day. A regional superintendent of schools handles teacher certification, school safety inspections and other state-mandated services for the school districts in a multi-county region.

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

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Kathryn Jennings

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Kathryn Jennings was sworn in July 1, 2025 as Regional Superintendent of Schools for Regional Office of Education #33, serving Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren counties, per Galesburg business news coverage. She is a resident of Abingdon and a graduate of Avon High School and Culver-Stockton College, with graduate degrees from Western Illinois University, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Regional Superintendent of Schools (Regional Office of Education #33) in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Regional Superintendent of Schools (Regional Office of Education #33) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathryn Jennings. Candidate information follows official Warren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Regional Superintendent of Schools (Regional Office of Education #33) 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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