Sangamon County

Sangamon County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

8 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 7 Sangamon County races, led by the Illinois Senate District 44 contest.

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Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIllinois
Races Listed7
Profiles8

Sangamon County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Sally J. Turner (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sally J. Turner 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.

  • Sally J. Turner (Republican)Incumbent
    Sally J. Turner
    Sally J. Turner is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Doris Turner (Democratic), Frank Lesko (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Doris Turner 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.

  • Doris Turner (Democratic)Incumbent
    Doris Turner
    Doris Turner is the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.
  • Frank Lesko (Republican)
    Frank Lesko is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Steve McClure (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Steve McClure 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.

  • Steve McClure (Republican)Incumbent
    Steve McClure
    Steve McClure is the Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

William E Hauter (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; William E Hauter 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.

  • William E Hauter (Republican)Incumbent
    William E Hauter
    William E Hauter is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Mike Coffey (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Mike Coffey 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.

  • Mike Coffey (Republican)Incumbent
    Mike Coffey
    Mike Coffey is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 95 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Sue Scherer (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Sue Scherer 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.

  • Sue Scherer (Democratic)Incumbent
    Sue Scherer
    Sue Scherer is the Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 96 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Wayne A. Rosenthal 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.

  • Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican)Incumbent
    Wayne A. Rosenthal
    Wayne A. Rosenthal is the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 108 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.

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Sangamon County 2026 election questions

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

Sangamon County, Illinois sample ballot for November 3, 2026: 7 certified races, 8 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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