See where Root stand on public safety and the budget. 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.
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.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Macon County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jim Root, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Jim Root has served as Macon County Sheriff since June 2021 and is seeking a third term, per News Channel 20. His campaign describes his platform as built on integrity, leadership and accountability, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Macon County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate was 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. See where they stand on public safety and the budget.
When is the Macon County Sheriff 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.
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.
Who won the Macon County Sheriff race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Illinois certifies on December 4. We do not call races.
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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