Madison County Clerk Race, Data Center Questions Highlight November 2026 Ballot

Contested Madison County races include County Clerk and board seats, while certain townships face ballot questions on data center development and more.

Oct 21, 2026 4:08 PM Oct 21, 2026 4:57 PM

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MADISON COUNTY – Here’s an overview of the key county-level races and ballot questions facing Madison County voters on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

In the race for Madison County Clerk, incumbent Republican Linda Andreas is seeking re-election and faces Democrat challenger Rachelle Bauerle. Andreas has held the office since 2022.

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Several contested County Board races appear on the ballot, including in District 1, where Republican Jennifer Korte faces Democrat Barbara Hosto-Marti to replace incumbent Republican Fred Michael.

Incumbent Republicans in Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 each face Democrat challengers this election cycle.

For the District 2 seat, incumbent Republican Ronald D. Simpson faces Democrat challenger Zachary Sandefer. Incumbent Republican Frank Dickerson is hoping to secure re-election against Democrat challenger Jeffrey A. Hurst in District 3.

In District 4, incumbent Republican Bobby Ross will compete against Democrat challenger Robert C. Hubbard, while incumbent Republican Mick Madison faces Democrat challenger Michael Krewson in District 5.

Incumbent Democrat Bill R. Stoutenborough is being challenged by Republican Michael A. Smith for the District 9 County Board seat.

Districts 11, 14 and 16 see three more incumbent Republicans facing Democrat challengers.

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Incumbent Republican Dalton Gray is running for re-election against Democrat challenger Rachel King in District 11. Incumbent Republican Christina “Chrissy” Wiley is being challenged by Democrat Marc A. Bargiel for the open District 14 seat, while incumbent Republican Robert T. Meyer faces Democrat challenger Amy M. Mohme in District 16.

The only other two contested County Board races are in Districts 19 and 21. In District 19, Democrat Angelia Gower faces Republican Justin Warren to replace incumbent Democrat Nick Petrillo. In District 21, Republican Eric Foster faces Democrat Jeremy D. Haston to replace incumbent Republican John Janek.

Uncontested Madison County Races

Madison County Sheriff Jeff C. Connor and Treasurer Mike Babcock are both seeking re-election to their respective positions, and both are running unopposed as Republicans.

Several incumbent County Board members are unopposed in their re-election bids, including Republicans Valerie Doucleff and Denise Wiehardt, as well as Democrats Michael Holliday Sr., Shawndell Wilson and Allison Lamothe. Democrat Yolanda Crochrell is also running unopposed to replace incumbent Democrat Victor Valentine, Jr.

Madison County Proposals

Voters across the county will encounter two proposals on their ballots regarding property tax reform and wind/solar development.

Regarding Property Tax Reform / Public Schools: Shall the Illinois General Assembly pass new legislation to enact comprehensive property tax reform and dramatically reduce property taxes, such as using a different source to fund public schools, and putting a cap on property taxes at 1% of the assessed value of a property?

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Regarding Wind and Solar Farms Development: Shall the Illinois General Assembly restore zoning control of wind and solar farm developments to local governments instead of mandating them from the state level?

Local Proposals

Voters in certain municipalities may also see certain local proposals on their ballots, ranging from data center development in certain townships to backyard chickens and more.

City of Madison Home Rule: Shall the City of Madison, Madison County, Illinois, become a home rule unit?
Village of Worden Backyard Chickens: Shall the Village of Worden enact an ordinance allowing and regulating the keeping of backyard chickens?
Data Center – Granite City Township: Shall the construction and operation of new data centers be permitted in Granite City Township?
Data Center – Venice Township: Shall the construction and operation of new data centers be permitted in Venice Township?
Data Center – Nameoki Township: Shall the construction and operation of new data centers be permitted in Nameoki Township?
Data Center – Chouteau Township: Shall the construction and operation of new data centers be permitted in Chouteau Township?
SSA1 Granite City Township: Shall Madison County sell Special Service Area No. 1, a sewer district, to a private company?

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SSA1 Venice Township: Shall Madison County sell Special Service Area No. 1, a sewer district, to a private company?
SSA1 Nameoki Township: Shall Madison County sell Special Service Area No. 1, a sewer district, to a private company?
SSA1 Chouteau Township: Shall Madison County sell Special Service Area No. 1, a sewer district, to a private company?
Bunker Hill Fire Protection District: Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Bunker Hill Fire Protection District, in Macoupin County, Illinois and Madison County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.18% above the limiting rate for the purpose of fire department operations for levy year 2026 and be equal to 0.43097% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2026?
Cottage Hills Fire District Levy: Shall the Cottage Hills Fire Protection District levy a special tax at a rate of not more than 0.10% of the value of all taxable property within the district as assessed by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of providing funds to pay for the costs of emergency and rescue crews and equipment?