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Madison County, Illinois

Madison County Board Member District 19

Gower and Warren are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Madison County election filings.

About this race

Incumbent Nick Petrillo did not seek reelection. Democrat Angelia Gower and Republican Justin Warren, both of Granite City, meet on the November 3 ballot for the open seat, per the county clerk's official candidate list.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Angelia Gower

Democratic

Biography

Angelia Gower, of Granite City, previously ran for Granite City Ward 1 alderperson in 2025, per the Madison County Elections Database. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Justin Warren

Republican

Biography

Justin Warren, of Granite City, filed as the Republican candidate for Madison County Board District 19, per The Telegraph via search reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Madison County Board Member District 19 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Madison County Board Member District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Angelia Gower and Justin Warren. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Madison County Board Member District 19 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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Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Angelia Gower, full profileJustin Warren, full profileOfficial Illinois election office