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Macon County, Illinois

Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District)

One candidate is tracked for Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James A. Knecht. Candidate information follows official Macon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Illinois › Macon County › Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District)

Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 4th Judicial District, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.

James A. Knecht

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography
Knecht is the sitting Judge of the Appellate Court, 4th Judicial District, standing for retention, per the county's own certified specimen ballot.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District) in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James A. Knecht. Candidate information follows official Macon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Judicial Retention, Appellate Court Judge James A. Knecht (4th Judicial District) 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.

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