St Clair County, Illinois

Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (Welch vacancy)

One candidate is tracked for Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (Welch vacancy) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy Sholar. Candidate information follows official St Clair County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Illinois › St Clair County › Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (Welch vacancy)

No Democratic candidate filed. Amy Sholar is the Republican nominee (status Active) for the appellate vacancy left by Justice Welch, per the county clerk's own candidate filing tool. The 5th Appellate Judicial District covers St. Clair County and a multi-county region of southern Illinois. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Amy Sholar

Republican

Biography

Amy Sholar appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (Welch vacancy), per the county clerk's certified November 3, 2026 candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (Welch vacancy) in 2026?

When is the Judge of the Appellate Court, 5th Judicial District (Welch vacancy) 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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Sources

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Candidate roster from official St Clair County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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