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Tazewell County, Illinois

Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats)

Robertson, Joesting, Proehl, Nelms and Donley were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Tazewell County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Illinois certifies the general election by December 4, 2026; county canvasses are due November 24. Official results: www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx.

About this race

Four seats are up for a 4-year term; voters may choose up to four. Amber Robertson is the Democratic nominee, and Kim D. Joesting, Nancy M. Proehl, Kaden Nelms and Brad W. Donley are the four Republican nominees, per the county's official ballot. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Voters choose 4; the top 4 finishers win seats. 4-year term.

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The State Board of Elections certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats)
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Amber Robertson

Democratic

Biography

Amber Robertson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats), per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Kim D. Joesting

Republican

Biography

Kim D. Joesting is the sitting Tazewell County Board representative for District One, per the county's board roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Nancy M. Proehl

Republican

Biography

Nancy M. Proehl is the sitting Tazewell County Board representative for District One, per the county's board roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Kaden Nelms

Republican

Biography

Kaden Nelms is the sitting Tazewell County Board representative for District One, per the county's board roster, and is currently the board's youngest member, per 25 News Now. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Brad W. Donley

Republican

Biography

Brad W. Donley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats), per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats) in 2026?

5 candidates were tracked for Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amber Robertson, Kim D. Joesting, Nancy M. Proehl, Kaden Nelms and Brad W. Donley. Candidate information follows official Tazewell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats) election in Illinois?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Illinois certifies the general election by December 4, 2026; county canvasses are due November 24. Official results: https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx. Voting rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Who won the Tazewell County Board, District One (four seats) race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Illinois certifies on December 4. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Tazewell County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot
Tazewell County Board, District Three (four seats)Tazewell County Board, District Three (2-year unexpired term)Judicial Retention, Circuit Court Judge James A. Mack (10th Judicial Circuit)See all 19 Tazewell County races
Candidate profiles
Amber Robertson, full profileKim D. Joesting, full profileNancy M. Proehl, full profileKaden Nelms, full profileBrad W. Donley, full profileOfficial Illinois election office