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62549 sample ballot preview: statewide, congressional and Macon County races
U.S. House, Illinois District 152 candidates
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U.S. House, Illinois District 15
2 candidates
About this race
Illinois fields are from the State Board of Elections' certified candidate filings for the November 3, 2026 ballot; candidates removed on objections do not print.
U.S. Senate3 candidates
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U.S. Senate
3 candidates
Governor3 candidates
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Governor
3 candidates
Attorney General2 candidates
Statewide
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Attorney General
2 candidates
Secretary of State2 candidates
Statewide
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Secretary of State
2 candidates
Treasurer2 candidates
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Treasurer
2 candidates
Comptroller2 candidates
Statewide
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Comptroller
2 candidates
Illinois Judicial Retention2 candidates
Statewide
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Illinois Judicial Retention
2 candidates
About this race
Retention vote: each judge appears alone with a yes-or-no question on keeping the seat. 129 more district or county retention judges depend on your address: see /judges/illinois.
Countywide races in Macon County
ZIP 62549 sits in Macon County, per the Census crosswalk. These seats are voted countywide; district seats, city races and school boards need a street address. All Macon County races (30).
Macon County Clerk2 candidates
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Macon County Clerk
2 candidates
About this race
Marsha Webb is the Republican nominee and Bryan E. Smith is the Democratic nominee, per the county's certified specimen ballot. The sitting clerk, Josh Tanner, is not a candidate, so this is an open seat.
Macon County Treasurer1 candidate
County
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Macon County Treasurer
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. John D. Jackson is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Sheriff1 candidate
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Macon County Sheriff
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. Jim Root is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Regional Superintendent of Schools (Regional Office of Education #39)1 candidate
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Regional Superintendent of Schools (Regional Office of Education #39)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Jill R. Reedy is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Regional Superintendent of Schools, Regional Office of Education #39 (Macon and Piatt 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.
Macon County Board, District One (2-year term)1 candidate
County
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Macon County Board, District One (2-year term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Republican candidate filed. Karl Coleman is the Democratic nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District One (4-year term)1 candidate
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Macon County Board, District One (4-year term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Republican candidate filed. Stephanie King is the Democratic nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District One (2-year unexpired term)1 candidate
County
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Macon County Board, District One (2-year unexpired term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Republican candidate filed. Bruno Mannarelli is the Democratic nominee for the remaining two years of an unexpired term and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Two (2-year term)2 candidates
County
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Macon County Board, District Two (2-year term)
2 candidates
About this race
Dan Caulkins is the Republican nominee and Angelea "AJ" Hines is the Democratic nominee, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Two (4-year term)1 candidate
County
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Macon County Board, District Two (4-year term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. Andrew M Hogan is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Three (2-year term)1 candidate
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Macon County Board, District Three (2-year term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. Kristen Joy Larner is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Three (4-year term)1 candidate
County
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Macon County Board, District Three (4-year term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. Jacob Horve is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Four (2-year term)1 candidate
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Macon County Board, District Four (2-year term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. Edward D. Yoder is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Four (4-year term)1 candidate
County
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Macon County Board, District Four (4-year term)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. Ryan Kreke is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Five (2-year term)2 candidates
County
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Macon County Board, District Five (2-year term)
2 candidates
About this race
Cody L Parks is the Republican nominee and Michelle Wayne is the Democratic nominee, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Macon County Board, District Five (4-year term)2 candidates
County
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Macon County Board, District Five (4-year term)
2 candidates
About this race
Gregory A. Mattingley is the Republican nominee and Kasey Holt is the Democratic nominee, per the county's certified specimen ballot.
Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (vacancy of Hon. Thomas M. Welch)1 candidate
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Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (vacancy of Hon. Thomas M. Welch)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
No Democratic candidate filed. Amy E. Sholar is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot. The 5th Appellate Judicial District covers Macon County and a multi-county region of southern and central Illinois.
Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District)1 candidate
County
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Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 4th Judicial District, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge John B. Barberis, Jr. (5th Judicial District)1 candidate
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Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge John B. Barberis, Jr. (5th Judicial District)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Appellate Court Judge John B. Barberis, Jr. faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 5th Judicial District, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger (6th Judicial Circuit)1 candidate
County
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Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger (6th Judicial Circuit)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Jason M. Bohm (6th Judicial Circuit)1 candidate
County
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Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Jason M. Bohm (6th Judicial Circuit)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Circuit Court Judge Jason M. Bohm faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Dana Rhoades (6th Judicial Circuit)1 candidate
County
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Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Dana Rhoades (6th Judicial Circuit)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Circuit Court Judge Dana Rhoades faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Ramona M. Sullivan (6th Judicial Circuit)1 candidate
County
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Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Ramona M. Sullivan (6th Judicial Circuit)
1 candidate
Why only one name?
Only one name is on the ballot for this office: no other candidate qualified. An unopposed candidate is elected unless a write-in outpolls them where write-ins are allowed, so this line still counts as a vote.
About this race
Circuit Court Judge Ramona M. Sullivan faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
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