WLDS–WEAI is proud to be your source for election results during the 2024 Consolidated elections. Please check back as results are posted.
These results include totals from Morgan, Scott, Greene, and Cass counties.
Jacksonville City Council - Ward 3 Alderman
L.C. Clinton - 88
Terri Lashmett - 109
Winchester Mayor
Ronald F. Bell - 208
Rex Lee McIntire (I) - 299
Winchester Alderman Ward 3
Gerald R. Evans - 86
George R. Lindsey, Jr. - 61
Greenfield Mayor
John E. "Jr." Hardwick - 61
David K. Bishop - 91
Brock Andrew Meyer - 123
Greenfield Alderman Ward 1
Robert K. Rives - 55
Kory M. Chapman - 61
Roodhouse Mayor
Charles Huffines (I) - 92
Jim Riley - 124
Everett Schofield - 59
Roodhouse Ward 1 Alderman
Dennis Cumby - 50
Gage Giberson - 38
Roodhouse Ward 3 Alderman
Earnest Brown - 41
Shane Kessinger - 66
White Hall Mayor
Brad Staats (I) - 110
Marcus D. Jouett - 99
Mike Kleidon - 229
Keane Anthony - 8
White Hall Ward 2 Alderman
Felicia Watson - 31
Carter Cox - 63
White Hall Ward 3 Alderman
Sue Vinyard (I) - 46
Ron Gilmore - 105
Village of Hillview Trustee (Vote For A Total of 4) 4-year Term
Larry Follis - 14
Brian Bugg - 22
Richard Long - 25
Gabriel Walters - 26
Cutina Dunaway - 14
Village of Hillview Trustee (Vote For Not More Than 2) 2-year Unexpired Term
Curtis Barber - 14
Greg Harris - 21
Jesse Adkins - 17
Rockbridge Township Road Commissioner
Nicholas Bishop - 202
Philip Terpening - 84
Derek Longmeyer - 111
White Hall Township Road Commissioner
Russell "Rusty" Oller - 183
Andrew McEvers - 304
Woodville Township Road Commissioner
Rodney Drainer - 71
Kevin Brooks - 15
Woodville Township Trustee (Vote For Not More Than 4)
Charles Helton - 74
Robert J. Schild - 58
Sandra Drainer - 48
Ryan Lurton - 65
Eric Reeves - 54
Beardstown Mayor
Thomas J. Schlueter - 319
Tim Harris (I) - 331
Virginia Mayor
James "Ott" Wulf - 139
Steve Clark - 279
Village of Ashland Trustee (Vote For Not More Than 3)
Angela R. Breedlove - 165
Richard A. Turner - 177
Robert Jacob Garner - 246
Shawn Eskew - 149
Village of Chandlerville Trustee (Vote for not more than 3)
Claudette Marie Givens - 66
Richard Troy Campbell - 87
Rhianna Simpson - 54
Adam Pherigo - 114
Bluff Springs Township Trusteee (Vote for not more than 4)
Brad Lyons - 87
John C. Chambers - 173
Brian Chambers - 168
Matthew Haberman - 125
Josh Stocker - 145
Hagener Township Highway Commissioner
Sam Brannan III - 84
Andy Alloway - 82
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD #11 Board of Education
Jason Morton - 43
Jeffrey R. Browning - 401
Virginia CUSD #64 Board of Education (Vote for 4)
Autumn Foster - 322
Kyle Myers - 304
Casey French - 456
Marc Giovannini - 327
Gary Bell - 349
A-C Central CUSD #262 (Vote for 4)
Garrett Savage - 244
Daniel A. Cuba - 165
Alex Turner - 226
Vincent Todd Jokisch - 198
Curtis Cosner - 406
Daniel J. Edge - 437
Derick Roberts - 188
Lindsay Keeney - 273
Brian Rennecker - 309
Kara B. Martin - 404
John Wood Community College Trustees (Vote For Not More Than 2)
R. Kent Snider - 4470
Andrew Sprague - 2914
Christopher Adam Holtshlag - 4858
Elizabeth Weas Cash - 2774
Lewis & Clark Community College Trustees (Vote For Not More Than 3)
Tammi Smith-Williams - 778
Abigail Eilerman - 944
Donna Ware - 766
George N. Ellis - 555
Referendum - Should the Winchester School District be allowed to issue a $12 million general obligation bond for the purpose of improvements at the Winchester High School?
Yes - 513
No - 582
Ashland Retiree Is Official Write-In Candidate Taking on Miller in 15th Congressional District
By Benjamin Cox on October 1, 2024 at 6:12am
A retiree from Ashland is taking on incumbent Republican 15th District Congresswoman Mary Miller as an official write-in candidate in the November General Election. 70-year old William Bonnett of Ashland told the Alton Telegraph this week he is running as a “volunteer” Democrat during this election cycle as a write-in for the seat in the […]
Capitol News Illinois: At Least Two West Central IL Counties Among 15 Who Had Unsecure Voter Info on the Internet
By Benjamin Cox on September 18, 2024 at 9:20am
Reprinted by permission of Capitol News Illinois: Experts say oversight could affect personal data security but not election integrity By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Around 4.6 million records associated with Illinoisans in over a dozen counties – including voting records, registrations and death certificates – were temporarily available on the open internet, according to a […]
Three Area Counties Voting on Illinois Separation Referendum in November
By Benjamin Cox on September 3, 2024 at 8:02am
Three area counties are among 7 that will vote on whether or not Illinois should be split in two. Illinois Separation, the main organization pushing the ballot initiative announced that Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Clinton, Perry, and Iroquois will vote on the issue of downstate separation on the November General Election ballot. The initiative received […]
Libertarians, Greens Removed from November Ballot After Challenges Upheld
By Benjamin Cox on August 27, 2024 at 5:50am
There will be less choices for president and one less candidate on the ballot in the 13th Congressional District in November. The Illinois State Board of Elections voted on Friday morning to remove Green Party Candidate Chibu Asonye from the ballot for the 13th District race. The Illinois State Board of Elections Electoral Board met […]
Circulation of Petitions for April Municipal Elections Begins Tuesday
By Benjamin Cox on August 19, 2024 at 11:57am
Jacksonville citizens interested in running for citywide office can begin to circulate petitions starting tomorrow. The 2025 April Consolidated election will have the following offices up for election: Mayor: Andy EzardCity Clerk: Angela SalyerCity Treasurer: Beth HopkinsWard 1 Alderman: Darcella SpeedWard 2 Alderman: Lori Large-OldenettelWard 3 Alderman: Kent Hannant, Jr.Ward 4 Alderman: Brett HenryWard 5 […]
Ballot Challenges in Illinois 13th Congressional District, Presidential Race Filed
By Benjamin Cox on July 5, 2024 at 6:49am
The Illinois State Board of Elections received a large number of ballot access challenges on Monday. Online records from the board of elections show that a Springfield resident, and donor to Democratic incumbent Nikki Budzinski has filed a challenge to 13th District Green Party candidate Chibu Asonye. The State Journal-Register reports that Carolyn Cochran Kopel, […]
2024 March Primary: A Capsule of the Contested Races in the Area
By Benjamin Cox on March 19, 2024 at 6:55am
Polls opened at 6 o’clock this morning throughout the state for the primary election. Compared to the 2020 primary election, this one looks to be more tailored to countywide offices rather than the national stage. Federal At the federal level, it appears that both parties are going to have a rematch of Donald Trump and […]
County Election Judges Ready to Go For Primary Election on March 19
By Benjamin Cox on March 13, 2024 at 5:22am
Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says that her office is ready to go for Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 19. Currently, the county is in grace period voting and the early voting period. The final early voting Saturday is this Saturday from 9AM to Noon. Waggener says she’s ready to go with enough election […]
Waggener: Trump Stays On Ballot Amid Wait for U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
By Benjamin Cox on February 29, 2024 at 3:49pm
Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says that the Republican primary ballot is the same for now. A Cook County judge ruled last night that former President Donald Trump should be removed from the state’s primary ballot but that decision has been stayed until further clarification is given by the U.S. Supreme Court on a similar […]
March 19th Primary Early Voting Under Way: Here’s What You Need to Know in Morgan County
By Benjamin Cox on February 9, 2024 at 9:23am
Early voting for the March 19th primary began Thursday. Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says her office is ready to accept early voters: “My office hours are 8:30AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday. We will be open Saturday, February 17th from 9AM-Noon. The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, February 20th. Then, we are also […]