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Morgan County Circuit Clerk - Republican Nominee
Julia Anderson (I) - 1028
Jennifer Bonjean - 2026
Morgan County Coroner - Republican Nominee
Marcy Patterson (I) - 2485
Alan McClellan - 979
Morgan County Commissioner (1 seat) - Republican Nominee (Fanning Vacancy) (Select 1)
Mike Lonergan - 1088
Donny "Racer" Wood - 1284
Tim Hughes - 318
Garrett Waggener - 788
99th District - Illinois House of Represeentatives (Frese Vacancy) Republican Nominee
Kyle Moore - 4478
Eric Snellgrove - 1134
13th District - U.S. House of Representatives Republican Nominee
Thomas Clatterbuck - 12149
Joshua Loyd - 15405
Pike County Board - Republican Nominee (Select 3)
Jim Sheppard (I) - 932
Lance Kendrick - 990
Joseph Cobb (I) - 931
Derek Ross (I) - 902
Brown County Circuit Clerk - Republican Nominee (Johnson Vacancy)
Brooke Robinson - 586
Niki Maxwell - 145
Brown County Board - Republican Nominee (Select 4)
Courtney Garfield (I) - 385
Robert J. Akright - 453
Robert L. Willis (I) - 481
Karl H. Groesch (I) - 627
Mark Richard Yingling (I) - 518
7th Judiciary Circuit - Judge Kenneth Diehl Vacancy
Aaron E. Bellhm - 532
Thomas D. Denby - 2534
Jonathan B. Verticchio - 940
Proposition: Shall the Waverly Fire Protection District be formed and have an aggregate extension under Property Tax Extension Limitation Law not to exceed $190,000 for the 2024 levy year?
Yes - 178
No - 89
Greene County Board-Elect 1 Republican Nominee
Charlie Helton - 900
Joshua Lawson - 897
Bob Hall (I) - 857
Greene County State's Attorney
Donnie Schaaf - 769
Dayna Church Switzer - 324
Morgan County Clerk Asking Residents to Check Voter Registration Cards
By Jeremy Coumbes on October 13, 2023 at 11:17am
The Morgan County Clerk updated the County Board on the process of sending out new voter registration cards ahead of the 2024 election this week. During the County Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday morning, County Clerk Jill Waggener said the process of mailing the new cards is going well. By the time all cards are mailed out, […]
Lonergan Announces Candidacy For Morgan County Commissioners
By Benjamin Cox on October 13, 2023 at 5:40am
A long-time Jacksonville School District 117 Board of Education member has announced his candidacy for the Morgan County Commissioners. Mike Lonergan of South Jacksonville will be seeking the Republican nomination in 2024. Lonergan attended Murrayville grade schools and Routt High School before completing college at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and later at Illinois College. […]
Dormire Robinson Announces Brown County Circuit Clerk Candidacy
By Benjamin Cox on September 16, 2023 at 8:03am
A lifelong resident of Brown County has announced her candidacy for circuit clerk in the county. The Brown County Democrat Message reports that Brooke Dormire-Robinson of Mt. Sterling has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Circuit Clerk. Robinson hopes to unseat Democrat incumbent Rhonda Johnson. Robinson has previously served on the board for […]
Lannerd Launches Re-Election Bid to Appellate Court
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2023 at 6:42am
Fourth District Appellate Court Justice Amy Lannerd has officially launched her campaign for a full term. The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Lannerd, formerly an 8th Judicial Circuit Judge in Adams County, to the appellate bench in December after Justice John W. Turner decided not to seek retention. Lannerd began her law career in private practice […]
McClellan Announces Candidacy For Morgan County Coroner
By Benjamin Cox on July 12, 2023 at 2:43pm
A Morgan County Correctional Officer and bailiff has announced his candidacy for Morgan County Coroner. South Jacksonville resident Alan McClellan today announced he will seek the Republican nomination for coroner in Morgan County. According to a press release, McClellan previously worked as a paramedic for LifeStar Ambulance in Springfield beginning in 1990. He later moved […]
A/C Central School Board Looking to Fill Vacancy
By Benjamin Cox on April 21, 2023 at 7:08am
The AC-Central School Board is looking for a new member after the April Consolidated Election. Incumbents Troy DeFord and Jennifer Knapp did not seek re-election in April. Incumbents Jason Smith won a 2-year unexpired term after being appointed in 2021. Jennifer Fanning won another term to the school board. Newcomer Carissa Myers also gained a […]
Arenzville Board Has Vacancy After Consolidated Election
By Benjamin Cox on April 10, 2023 at 6:56am
Another area village has vacancies on their board of trustees. The Village of Arenzville will be looking to fill one vacancy as soon as possible. Current Arenzville Village Board members David Beard, Gary Beard, and Dan Morrell did not seek re-election during April 4th’s consolidated election. Morrell served 2 years on the board as an […]
Consolidated Election Turnout A General Mix Over the Years
By Benjamin Cox on April 4, 2023 at 6:49am
Turnout for municipal and school board elections in early April has traditionally been a mixed bag in Morgan County. The similar election four years ago saw just over 2,500 voters go to the polls, which was a turnout of 11.3%. In 2013, the turnout was closer to 26%. Turnout was just 18% two years ago […]
Macoupin Co. April Consolidated Election Races
By Benjamin Cox on February 20, 2023 at 5:17am
Early voting starts on Thursday in the state for the April Consolidated Election. We have already given you a rundown of Sangamon, Morgan, and Scott counties. We are still awaiting ballots to be finalized in Greene & Cass. Macoupin County finalized their ballot over the weekend. Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan told Riverbender he expects […]
Early Voting for April Consolidated Election Begins Next Week
By Jeremy Coumbes on February 15, 2023 at 10:03am
Election time is fast approaching once again and early voting is set to kick off next week. Morgan County Clerk Jill Waggener says her office is just about ready to go for the April Consolidated Election. “On February 23rd we will begin early voting here in our office from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday […]