Macon County, Illinois

Macon County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Macon County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Root. Candidate information follows official Macon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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No Democratic candidate filed. Jim Root is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's certified specimen ballot.

Jim Root

Republican

Biography

Jim Root appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Macon County Sheriff, per the county clerk's certified November 3, 2026 candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Macon County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Macon County Sheriff 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.