Bollinger was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Macon County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Illinois certifies the general election by December 4, 2026; county canvasses are due November 24. Official results: www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx.
Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger faces a yes/no retention vote to remain in office as Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit, per the county's certified specimen ballot; retention requires a 60% yes vote under Illinois law.
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This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger is the resident Circuit Judge of Macon County in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, first elected in 2014 and retained in 2020, per the Illinois Courts' official biography. He is currently assigned as a Justice of the Fifth District Appellate Court and previously practiced twelve years as a law firm partner in Decatur, per the Illinois Courts. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Who is running for Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger (6th Judicial Circuit) in 2026?
One candidate was tracked for Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger (6th Judicial Circuit) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger. Candidate information follows official Macon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger (6th Judicial Circuit) election in Illinois?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Illinois certifies the general election by December 4, 2026; county canvasses are due November 24. Official results: https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx. Voting rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Who won the Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge Robert C. "R.C." Bollinger (6th Judicial Circuit) race?
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Candidate roster from official Macon County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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