9 candidates are tracked across 8 Macon County races for the 2026 election, led by the Illinois Senate District 44 contest. Preview your Macon 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 Listed8
Profiles9
Macon 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.
Sally J. Turner (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sally J. Turner 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.
Sally J. Turner · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Sally J. Turner is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Doris Turner (Democratic), Frank Lesko (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Doris Turner 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.
Doris Turner · DemocraticIncumbent▾
Doris Turner is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Frank Lesko is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Steve McClure (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Steve McClure 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.
Steve McClure · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Steve McClure is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
William E Hauter (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; William E Hauter 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.
William E Hauter · RepublicanIncumbent▾
William E Hauter is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Regan Deering (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Regan Deering 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.
Regan Deering · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Regan Deering is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 88 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Mike Coffey (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mike Coffey 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.
Mike Coffey · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Mike Coffey is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 95 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Sue Scherer (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sue Scherer 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.
Sue Scherer · DemocraticIncumbent▾
Sue Scherer is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 96 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Brad Halbrook (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Brad Halbrook 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.
Brad Halbrook · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Brad Halbrook is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 107 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.
Sally J. Turner is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
