6 candidates are tracked across 4 Mcdonough County races for the 2026 election, led by the Illinois Senate District 36 contest. Preview your Mcdonough County, Illinois sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIllinois
Races Listed4
Profiles6
Mcdonough County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. Illinois nominated by plurality at the March 17 primary (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print, and independent and new-party candidates who filed petitions by June 22 join the November 3 ballot once the State Board of Elections rules on objections, per the Board's certified candidate list.
Michael W. Halpin (Democratic), Brad Beekman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Michael W. Halpin is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Michael W. Halpin · DemocraticIncumbent▾
Michael W. Halpin is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Brad Beekman is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Neil Anderson (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Neil Anderson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Neil Anderson · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Neil Anderson is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Kermit Thomas (Democratic), Dan Swanson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dan Swanson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Kermit Thomas · Democratic▾
Kermit Thomas is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Dan Swanson is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Joshua S. Higgins (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Norine K. Hammond (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Party nominees were chosen at the March 17 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and new-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' 2026 General Election candidate list (status Active, read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Joshua S. Higgins · Republican▾
Joshua S. Higgins is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 94 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
Michael W. Halpin is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
