Greene County Voters Face Choice Of New Sheriff In 2026 General Elections
Next Greene County Sheriff to be chosen by voters this November, with two competing in Treasurer contest.
GREENE COUNTY – Two contested races and two public questions highlight the ballot for Greene County Voters as Election Day approaches on Nov. 3, 2026.
In the race for Greene County Sheriff, Republican Chris Weller faces Democrat Ben Picou to replace Sheriff Rob McMillen, who did not seek re-election.
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The only other contested race facing Greene County voters is for County Treasurer, in which incumbent Republican Phil Warren faces Democrat challenger Kory E. Chapman.
Incumbent County Clerk Melissa Schnelt Carter is running unopposed for re-election as a Republican.
As for the Greene County Board, four Republican candidates seeking four open seats – Sherry Roach (Hopkin) and three incumbent board members: David Hicks, Mark Strang and Earlene Castleberry.
Voters in Winchester Community Unit School District #1, which includes Greene County, will see two public questions on their ballots, including one about school district bonds and another about the election of Board of Education members. The exact wording of both questions will appear on the ballot as follows:
Winchester CUSD #1 Bonds: Shall the Board of Education of Winchester Community Unit School District Number 1, Scott, Morgan and Greene Counties, Illinois, improve the sites of and alter, repair and equip existing school buildings, including construction of a gymnasium, and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $8,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
Winchester CUSD #1 At Large: Shall the members of the Board of Education of Winchester Community Unit School District No. 1 be elected at large rather than by area of residence within the district?
A sample ballot for Greene County voters is available here. Early voting is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Nov. 2, 2026 at the County Clerk’s Office at 519 North Main Street in Carrollton. The office will also be open for early voting on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Stay tuned to Riverbender.com for the latest local results from Election Night on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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