Rock Island County

Rock Island County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

9 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 6 Rock Island County races, led by the Illinois Senate District 36 contest.

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Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIllinois
Races Listed6
Profiles9

Rock Island County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

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 (Democratic)Incumbent
    Michael W. Halpin
    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 (Republican)
    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 (Republican)Incumbent
    Neil Anderson
    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 (Republican)Incumbent
    Dan Swanson
    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.

Gregg Johnson (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Gregg Johnson 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.

  • Gregg Johnson (Democratic)Incumbent
    Gregg Johnson
    Gregg Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Nicole Dopler (Democratic), Ryan Spain (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ryan Spain 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.

  • Nicole Dopler (Democratic)
    Nicole Dopler is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
  • Ryan Spain (Republican)Incumbent
    Ryan Spain
    Ryan Spain is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 73 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.

These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests. 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.

Sample ballot by ZIP code in Rock Island County

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Rock Island County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Rock Island County, Illinois on November 3, 2026?

Rock Island County, Illinois sample ballot for November 3, 2026: 6 certified races, 9 candidates with bios and priorities. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

When is the 2026 general election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are listed on the Illinois election hub. Illinois election hub →

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