Tazewell County, Illinois · November 3, 2026
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Statewide
U.S. Senate
What does this office do?
Represents all Illinois residents in Washington. Senators vote on federal laws, spending, presidential appointments, and treaties. A term lasts six years. [2]
Whitfield Harrington JrAmerican Center Party
Stated priorities
His campaign proposes expanding oil and gas production alongside renewable energy, financing direct-primary-care clinics, and making the first year of community college free. [80]
Minister, author, musician, and business owner.
Juliana StrattonDemocratic
Stated priorities
Her campaign supports Medicare for All, a $25 federal minimum wage, restoring federal abortion protections, and abolishing ICE. [81]
Illinois lieutenant governor.
Don TracyRepublican
Stated priorities
His campaign supports lower taxes and spending, fewer business regulations, broader energy production, and greater health-care price transparency and competition. [82]
Attorney and former Illinois Republican Party and Illinois Gaming Board chairman.
Governor and lieutenant governor
What does this office do?
The governor leads state government and signs or vetoes legislation. The lieutenant governor has assigned duties and is next in line for governor. You vote for them together as one ticket. [9]
Governor and lieutenant governor run together. Choose one ticket.
Darren Bailey / Aaron B. Del MarRepublican
Governor: Darren Bailey
Farmer and former state legislator. Running jointly with Aaron Del Mar.
Lieutenant governor: Aaron B. Del Mar
Business owner and Cook County Republican leader. Running for lieutenant governor with Darren Bailey.
Collin Corbett / Carolyn SchofieldIndependent
Governor: Collin Corbett
Former Republican political strategist running as an independent with Carolyn Schofield.
Lieutenant governor: Carolyn Schofield
Independent lieutenant-governor candidate on the Collin Corbett ticket.
JB Pritzker / Christian MitchellDemocratic
Governor: JB Pritzker
Illinois governor. Running jointly with Christian Mitchell.
Lieutenant governor: Christian Mitchell
Former Illinois deputy governor and state representative. Running for lieutenant governor with JB Pritzker.
Selected votes and actions
Electric-bill charge transparency
· Governor approval
As governor, JB Pritzker approved HB5524, which became Public Act 104-0541. This action is attributed to Pritzker, not his running mate.
The law requires a report on extra residential electric-bill charges. Its effective date is January 1, 2027.
Attorney general
What does this office do?
The state’s chief legal officer represents Illinois in legal matters and enforces laws within the office’s authority, including consumer protection. [9]
Robert W. FiorettiRepublican
Attorney and former Chicago alderman; also known as Bob Fioretti.
Kwame RaoulDemocratic
Illinois attorney general.
Secretary of state
What does this office do?
Oversees driver and vehicle services, business registrations, state records, and the state library and archives. [9]
Alexi GiannouliasDemocratic
Illinois secretary of state.
Diane M. HarrisRepublican
Joliet Junior College trustee, small-business owner, and retired ComEd liability representative.
Comptroller
What does this office do?
Keeps the state’s financial accounts and orders payments. Think of this office as managing the state’s books and bill payments. [9]
Margaret CrokeDemocratic
Illinois state representative for the 12th District.
Bryan DrewRepublican
Attorney and small-business owner.
Treasurer
What does this office do?
Safeguards and invests state money. This is a separate role from the comptroller, who keeps accounts and orders payments. [9]
Michael W. FrerichsDemocratic
Illinois state treasurer.
Max SolomonRepublican
Attorney and professor.
[37]. Removed and withdrawn filings are not included above. Filing status and ballot eligibility can change.
District and county
Match your district before using these sections. Filing and announcement status is shown inside each candidate’s details.
U.S. House, District 16
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Washington and votes on federal laws and spending. A term lasts two years.
Darin LaHoodRepublican
Stated priorities
His congressional office lists lower taxes for working families, reducing the federal deficit, wider export markets for farmers, and access to rural health care as priorities. [38]
U.S. representative for District 16 and former state and federal prosecutor.
Paul NolleyDemocratic
Stated priorities
His campaign supports protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, strengthening unions, preserving family farms, and fully funding veterans’ health care. [83]
Executive director of Project First Rate, which supports construction careers and apprenticeships.
U.S. House, District 17
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Washington and votes on federal laws and spending. A term lasts two years.
Eric SorensenDemocratic
Stated priorities
His campaign supports restoring federal abortion protections, opposing cuts or privatization of Social Security and Medicare, and expanding access to affordable health care. [84]
U.S. representative for District 17 and former television meteorologist.
Dillan S. VancilRepublican
Stated priorities
In his candidate questionnaire, he proposes no federal income tax on the first $25,000 for individuals or $50,000 for married couples, more health-care price transparency, and expanded coal, gas and nuclear energy. [44]
Business owner and former West Central school-board member.
Illinois Senate, District 44
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
Sally J. TurnerRepublican
Current Illinois state senator for District 44.
Selected votes and actions
Electric-bill charge transparency
· Roll-call vote
Recorded Yea on Senate passage of HB5524.
The amended bill requires a state report identifying extra charges on residential electric bills and a public link to that report. It does not itself lower electric rates.
Illinois Senate, District 47
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
Neil AndersonRepublican
Current Illinois state senator for District 47.
Selected votes and actions
Electric-bill charge transparency
· Roll-call vote
Recorded Yea on Senate passage of HB5524.
The amended bill requires a state report identifying extra charges on residential electric bills and a public link to that report. It does not itself lower electric rates.
Illinois Senate, District 53
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
Chris BalkemaRepublican
State senator for District 53 and former Grundy County Board chairman.
Selected votes and actions
Electric-bill charge transparency
· Roll-call vote
Recorded Yea on Senate passage of HB5524.
The amended bill requires a state report identifying extra charges on residential electric bills and a public link to that report. It does not itself lower electric rates.
Illinois House, District 87
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
William E HauterRepublican
Current Illinois state representative for District 87.
Selected votes and actions
Electric-bill charge transparency
· Roll-call vote
Recorded Yea on concurrence in Senate Amendment 2 to HB5524.
The amended bill requires a state report identifying extra charges on residential electric bills and a public link to that report. It does not itself lower electric rates.
Illinois House, District 91
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
Sharon ChungDemocratic
Current Illinois state representative for District 91.
Selected votes and actions
Electric-bill charge transparency
· Roll-call vote
Recorded Yea on concurrence in Senate Amendment 2 to HB5524.
The amended bill requires a state report identifying extra charges on residential electric bills and a public link to that report. It does not itself lower electric rates.
Illinois House, District 93
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
Travis WeaverRepublican
Current Illinois state representative for District 93.
Selected votes and actions
Electric-bill charge transparency
· Roll-call vote
Recorded Yea on concurrence in Senate Amendment 2 to HB5524.
The amended bill requires a state report identifying extra charges on residential electric bills and a public link to that report. It does not itself lower electric rates.
Illinois House, District 94
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
Joshua S. HigginsRepublican
Air Force veteran, school-board member and crop-insurance professional.
Illinois House, District 105
What does this office do?
Represents your district in Springfield, writes Illinois laws and votes on the state budget.
Tim RuestmanRepublican
Long-serving Woodford County coroner running for a state House seat.
County clerk and recorder
What does this office do?
Runs elections and maintains vital and property records.
John C. AckermanRepublican
Current Tazewell county clerk and recorder.
County treasurer
What does this office do?
Manages county money, investments and property-tax collection.
Hannah M. ClarkRepublican
Current Tazewell county treasurer.
County sheriff
What does this office do?
Leads county law enforcement and oversees the county jail.
Jeffrey LowerRepublican
Current Tazewell county sheriff.
County board, District 1
What does this office do?
Votes on county budgets, policies and ordinances. Four four-year seats are up in this district; follow the vote-for limit on your ballot.
Brad W. DonleyRepublican
Republican nominee for a four-year county-board seat.
Kim D. JoestingRepublican
Current county-board member.
Selected votes and actions
Farmdale Road reconstruction
· County Board roll call
T-26-19: Not present. The record does not state a reason for absence.
County copier agreement
· County Board roll call
F-26-11: Not present. The record does not state a reason for absence.
Kaden NelmsRepublican
Current county-board member.
Selected votes and actions
Farmdale Road reconstruction
· County Board roll call
T-26-19: Yes. The resolution passed.
County copier agreement
· County Board roll call
F-26-11: Yes. The resolution passed.
Nancy M. ProehlRepublican
Current county-board member.
Selected votes and actions
Farmdale Road reconstruction
· County Board roll call
T-26-19: Yes. The resolution passed.
County copier agreement
· County Board roll call
F-26-11: Yes. The resolution passed.
Amber RobertsonDemocratic
Listed by the Tazewell County Democrats as a 2026 county-board candidate.
Party-announced candidate; county filing not yet verified
County board, District 2
What does this office do?
Votes on county budgets, policies and ordinances. Four four-year seats are up in this district; follow the vote-for limit on your ballot.
Ben AckermanRepublican
Republican nominee for a four-year county-board seat.
G. Nick GraffRepublican
Current county-board member.
Selected votes and actions
Farmdale Road reconstruction
· County Board roll call
T-26-19: Yes. The resolution passed.
County copier agreement
· County Board roll call
F-26-11: No. The resolution passed.
Megan McCombsDemocratic
Listed by the Tazewell County Democrats as a 2026 county-board candidate.
Party-announced candidate; county filing not yet verified
Greg SinnRepublican
Current county-board member.
Selected votes and actions
Farmdale Road reconstruction
· County Board roll call
T-26-19: Yes. The resolution passed.
County copier agreement
· County Board roll call
F-26-11: Yes. The resolution passed.
County board, District 3
What does this office do?
Votes on county budgets, policies and ordinances. Four four-year seats are up in this district; follow the vote-for limit on your ballot. There is also a separate two-year unexpired seat. Tom Shrier’s party announcement does not identify the term; Michael Herzog’s November nomination still needs confirmation.
Eugene M. GlueckRepublican
Current county-board member.
Michael J. HerzogRepublican
Listed with 27 write-in votes in the final Republican primary results for the separate unexpired term.
Primary write-in result; November nomination not yet verified
Jason MagarityRepublican
Republican nominee for a four-year county-board seat.
David MingusRepublican
Current county-board member.
Selected votes and actions
Farmdale Road reconstruction
· County Board roll call
T-26-19: Yes. The resolution passed.
County copier agreement
· County Board roll call
F-26-11: Yes. The resolution passed.
Tom ShrierDemocratic
Listed by the Tazewell County Democrats as a 2026 county-board candidate.
Party-announced candidate; county filing not yet verified
Tammy Rich StimsonRepublican
Current county-board member.
Selected votes and actions
Farmdale Road reconstruction
· County Board roll call
T-26-19: Yes. The resolution passed.
County copier agreement
· County Board roll call
F-26-11: Yes. The resolution passed.
Regional superintendent of schools
What does this office do?
Supports schools and educators across an education region. Some Tazewell addresses fall in ROE 17; others fall in ROE 53. Match the region on your ballot.
Jeffrey Shane EkenaRepublican
Current regional superintendent of schools for ROE 53.
Molly AllenRepublican
Current ROE 17 superintendent, previously assistant superintendent and an elementary principal.
Judicial retention
What does this office do?
Judges interpret the law and decide cases. A retention question asks whether to keep a sitting judge; it is not a contest between these names. James Knecht serves on the Fourth District Appellate Court. James Mack and Christopher Doscotch serve in the Tenth Circuit. Confirm the retention questions on your own sample ballot.
James A. KnechtNonpartisan retention
Sitting judge seeking retention. This is a separate yes-or-no vote on keeping the judge in office.
James A. MackNonpartisan retention
Sitting judge seeking retention. This is a separate yes-or-no vote on keeping the judge in office.
Christopher R. DoscotchNonpartisan retention
Sitting judge seeking retention. This is a separate yes-or-no vote on keeping the judge in office.
County nominees above are supported by the Clerk’s final March primary returns. Later additions and withdrawals can change November’s lineup. The three Democratic county-board entries come from the party’s current candidate announcement. A single name shown here is not a claim that the race is unopposed.
Referendums · Tazewell County
Questions apply only within the districts listed. Wording is from state filings.
County school sales tax
All Tazewell County voters · Illinois
Shall a retailers’ occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a sales tax) be imposed in The County of Tazewell, Illinois, at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals?
What would this change?
Proposes a 1% sales tax restricted to school facilities, school resource officers, and mental-health professionals.
Yes: Approve the proposed tax for those uses.
No: Reject this proposed tax.
Morton Park District bonds
Morton Park District voters · Tazewell County, Illinois
Shall the Morton Park District, Tazewell County, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain parks and park facilities, including construction of a splash pad at Idlewood Park, and issue its bonds to the amount of $4,800,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
What would this change?
Proposes $4.8 million in bonds to improve, equip, and maintain parks and facilities, including an Idlewood Park splash pad. Bonds are borrowed money that must be repaid.
Yes: Authorize this borrowing for the stated park purposes.
No: Reject this bond authorization.
Fondulac Public Library tax rate
Fondulac Public Library District voters · Tazewell County, Illinois
Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Fondulac Public Library District, Tazewell County, llinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.09084% above the limiting rate for the purpose of the establishment, maintenance, and support of the public library for levy year 2025 and be equal to .44269% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2026?
What would this change?
Proposes adding 0.09084 percentage points to the stated limiting property-tax rate, reaching 0.44269% of equalized assessed value for levy year 2026. This is a tax rate on assessed value, not a flat increase in every household’s total tax bill.
Yes: Approve the proposed library limiting-rate increase.
No: Reject this proposed limiting-rate increase.
Little Mackinaw fire-district tax limit
Little Mackinaw Fire Protection District voters · Tazewell County, Illinois
Shall the extension limitation under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Little Mackinaw Fire Protection District, County of Tazewell, State of Illinois, be increased from the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index over the prior levy year to 15.3% for the 2026 levy year?
What would this change?
Proposes a 15.3% property-tax extension limit for levy year 2026, replacing the usual limit of the lesser of 5% or the Consumer Price Index increase. This concerns the district’s tax-extension limit, not an automatic 15.3% increase in each property’s total tax bill.
Yes: Approve the proposed higher extension limit for that levy year.
No: Reject this proposed increase in the extension limit.
Get your official sample ballot
Ask the County Clerk for the November 3, 2026 general-election sample ballot for your registered address. A countywide candidate list may include races you cannot vote in.
As of September 12, we have not located a November sample ballot on the county’s election page. The March 17 primary ballot is a different election.
Registration, voting by mail, ID and other help
Registration
Register or update your record if you’ve moved or changed your name.
Online registration closes October 18 at 11:59 p.m. Missed it? In-person grace-period registration and voting continue through November 3 at designated locations. Bring two forms of ID, including one with your current address, and be ready to vote that visit.
Ways to vote
Early voting: local locations and hours
Pekin: County Clerk’s Office
11 S. 4th St., Suite 203. All hours are Central.
- Weekdays Sept. 24–Oct. 15 and Oct. 19–22: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Oct. 16 and 23: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Weekdays Oct. 26–30 and Nov. 2: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Oct. 17–18 and 24–25: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Oct. 31–Nov. 1: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Four additional locations
Fridays Oct. 16 and 23: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturdays Oct. 17 and 24, and Sundays Oct. 18 and 25: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Morton Township, 300 W. Jefferson St., Morton
- Washington Township, 58 Valley Forge Rd., Washington
- Folepi’s Market Place, 2200 E. Washington St., East Peoria
- Tremont Community Center, 216 S. Sampson St., Tremont
Dates and hours can change. [75]
Voting by mail: return your ballot and check its status
Follow the ballot instructions, sign the certification envelope, and seal it before returning it.
By mail: Your ballot must be postmarked by November 3 and received within 14 days after the election. Mail early; don’t rely on an Election Day pickup receiving that day’s postmark.
In person: Return it to the election authority before polls close at 7 p.m. November 3. Ask the Clerk about approved drop-off locations and hours.
For a missing ballot, confirmation that it arrived, or a change to in-person voting after requesting one, call the elections office at 309-477-2267. If you have the mail ballot, bring it when asking to vote in person.
County mail-ballot application and return rules ↗Voting help
What ID should I bring?
If your registration is current and verified, ID generally isn’t required just to vote. Some first-time mail registrants and voters whose identity or registration needs verification may need it.
To register or update your registration in person, bring two forms of ID, one showing your current address. Examples include a driver’s license plus a utility bill or lease. Ask the Clerk if you’re unsure which documents to use.
[76]Am I eligible, and can I register without using the internet?
For the general election, you must be a U.S. citizen, be 18 by Election Day, and have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days. You cannot claim voting rights elsewhere or be serving a sentence of confinement for a conviction.
You can register in person through the County Clerk or use a paper application. Regular registration closes October 6; online registration continues through October 18. After regular registration closes, use a designated grace-period site to register and vote in the same visit, through Election Day.
What if I need accessibility or language assistance?
Ask an election worker for help with voting equipment or assistance marking your ballot. Contact the Clerk before your visit about accessible equipment, curbside arrangements, or language assistance. Accessible vote-by-mail options are available for voters with print disabilities.
[77]What if I’m away, in the military, or overseas?
If you’re away from home, ask the Clerk about mailing your ballot to your temporary address. Military and overseas voters have a separate federal application and instructions.
Military and overseas voting assistance ↗Information checked September 12, 2026. This guide is provided by the county party; elections are administered by the County Clerk. Sources: [78], [79], and the county tools linked above. Confirm your location and schedule before voting.
Sources and official references
Candidate announcements are not certified ballot listings.
- Current county election information tazewell-il.gov
- About this office www.senate.gov
- Whitfield Harrington Jr: Personal biography whitfieldharrington.com
- Whitfield Harrington Jr: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Juliana Stratton: Official biography ltgov.illinois.gov
- Juliana Stratton: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Don Tracy: Campaign biography dontracyforil.com
- Don Tracy: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- About this office www.illinois.gov
- Darren Bailey: Campaign website baileyforillinois.com
- Darren Bailey: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Collin Corbett, Carolyn Schofield: NPR Illinois profile www.nprillinois.org
- Collin Corbett: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Aaron B. Del Mar: Campaign biography baileyforillinois.com
- Aaron B. Del Mar: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Christian Mitchell: Campaign biography jbpritzker.com
- Christian Mitchell: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- JB Pritzker: Campaign website jbpritzker.com
- JB Pritzker: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Carolyn Schofield: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Robert W. Fioretti: Campaign website www.bobforillinois.com
- Robert W. Fioretti: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Kwame Raoul: Official biography illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
- Kwame Raoul: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Alexi Giannoulias: Official biography www.ilsos.gov
- Alexi Giannoulias: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Diane M. Harris: Campaign biography harrisforsos.com
- Diane M. Harris: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Margaret Croke: Official biography www.ilga.gov
- Margaret Croke: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Bryan Drew: Campaign biography www.drewforillinois.com
- Bryan Drew: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Michael W. Frerichs: Official biography illinoistreasurer.gov
- Michael W. Frerichs: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Max Solomon: Campaign biography maxsolomon.info
- Max Solomon: Official filing www.elections.il.gov
- Check the state’s complete candidate filing list www.elections.il.gov
- Darin LaHood: Background source lahood.house.gov
- Darin LaHood: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Paul Nolley: Background source www.nolleyforcongress.com
- Paul Nolley: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Eric Sorensen: Background source sorensen.house.gov
- Eric Sorensen: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Dillan S. Vancil: Background source news.wttw.com
- Dillan S. Vancil: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Sally J. Turner, Neil Anderson, William E Hauter, Sharon Chung, Travis Weaver: Background source mackinawil.gov
- Sally J. Turner: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Neil Anderson: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Chris Balkema: Background source www.ilga.gov
- Chris Balkema: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- William E Hauter: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Sharon Chung: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Travis Weaver: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Joshua S. Higgins: Background source www.higginsforrep.com
- Joshua S. Higgins: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Tim Ruestman: Background source www.timruestman.com
- Tim Ruestman: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- John C. Ackerman: Background source tazewell-il.gov
- County candidates: Candidacy source il-tazewell.pollresults.net
- Hannah M. Clark: Background source tazewell-il.gov
- Jeffrey Lower: Background source sheriff.tazewell-il.gov
- County candidates: Background source tazewell-il.gov
- Amber Robertson, Megan McCombs, Tom Shrier: Background source tazdems.org
- Jeffrey Shane Ekena: Background source roe53.net
- Jeffrey Shane Ekena: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- Molly Allen: Background source roe17.org
- Molly Allen: Candidacy source www.elections.il.gov
- James A. Knecht: Background source www.elections.il.gov
- James A. Mack: Background source www.elections.il.gov
- Christopher R. Doscotch: Background source www.elections.il.gov
- Read the official question www.elections.il.gov
- Read the official question www.elections.il.gov
- Read the official question www.elections.il.gov
- Read the official question www.elections.il.gov
- Check the county’s official schedule, PDF tazewell-il.gov
- Official registration ID guidance www.elections.il.gov
- Illinois accessibility and voter guides www.elections.il.gov
- Illinois election calendar tazewell-il.gov
- Illinois registration and voting guidance www.elections.il.gov
- Whitfield Harrington Jr: Stated policy priorities
- Juliana Stratton: Stated policy priorities
- Don Tracy: Stated policy priorities
- Paul Nolley: Stated policy priorities
- Eric Sorensen: Stated policy priorities