8 candidates are tracked across 5 Bureau County races for the 2026 election, led by the Illinois Senate District 38 contest. Preview your Bureau County, Illinois sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
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Local Snapshot
Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIllinois
Races Listed5
Profiles8
Bureau County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. Illinois nominated by plurality at the March 17 primary (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print, and independent and new-party candidates who filed petitions by June 22 join the November 3 ballot once the State Board of Elections rules on objections, per the Board's certified candidate list.
Ernie R. Marcelain (Democratic), Sue Rezin (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Sue Rezin 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.
Ernie R. Marcelain · Democratic▾
Ernie R. Marcelain is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Sue Rezin is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Chris Balkema (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Chris Balkema 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.
Chris Balkema · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Chris Balkema is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Nicole Dopler (Democratic), Ryan Spain (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ryan Spain 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.
Nicole Dopler · Democratic▾
Nicole Dopler is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Ryan Spain is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Amy "Murri" Briel (Democratic), Liz Bishop (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Amy "Murri" Briel 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.
Amy "Murri" Briel · DemocraticIncumbent▾
Amy "Murri" Briel is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Liz Bishop is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Tim Ruestman (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Dennis Tipsword (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Tim Ruestman · Republican▾
Tim Ruestman is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 105 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
Sue Rezin is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
