One candidate is tracked for Circuit Court, 4th Judicial Circuit, Vacancy of Hon. Jarman on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Mathis. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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Brenda Mathis is on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fill a vacancy on the 4th Judicial Circuit Court (the seat vacated by the Hon. Jarman). The 4th Judicial Circuit covers Christian, Clay, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Marion, Montgomery and Shelby counties; every voter there votes on this seat. Illinois circuit judgeships are decided in contested partisan elections, unlike judicial retention questions. Listed from the Illinois State Board of Elections' certified 2026 general election candidate list.
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One candidate is tracked for Circuit Court, 4th Judicial Circuit, Vacancy of Hon. Jarman on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Mathis. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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