Dekalb County, Illinois

DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder

2 candidates are tracked for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Douglas Janicke and Tasha Sims. Candidate information follows official Dekalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Douglas Janicke is the Democratic nominee and Tasha Sims is the Republican nominee, per the DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder's certified November 3, 2026 local candidates list.

Douglas Janicke

Democratic

Biography

Douglas Janicke appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder, per the county clerk's certified November 3, 2026 candidate list.

Tasha Sims

Republican · Incumbent

Biography

Sims is the incumbent DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder, per the office's own website.

Questions about this race

Who is running for DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder in 2026?

When is the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder 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.

How do I see my exact Dekalb County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources

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Candidate roster from official Dekalb County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Illinois election office, or see the full Dekalb County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.