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Bureau County, Illinois

Illinois Senate District 38

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2 candidates are tracked for Illinois Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ernie R. Marcelain and Sue Rezin. Candidate information follows official Bureau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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

Sue Rezin

Republican · Incumbent

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.

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Candidate roster from official Bureau County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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