Election Day November 6
After months of campaigning, the 2018 general election comes to an end in just a few days.
Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polling places are scheduled to be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Union County.
A full slate of candidates are on the ballot for the 2018 election. Here’s a look at the ballot:
State
For Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Republican: Bruce Rauner, Evelyn Sanguinetti.
Democratic: JB Pritzker, Juliana Stratton.
Libertarian: Grayson Kash Jackson, Sanjeev Mohip.
Conservative: William “Sam” McCann, Aaron Merreighn.
For Attorney General
Republican: Erika Harold.
Democratic: Kwame Raoul.
Libertarian: Bubba A. Harsy.
For Secretary of State
Republican: Jason Helland.
Democratic: Jesse White.
Libertarian: Steve Dutner.
For Comptroller
Republican: Darlene Senger.
Democratic: Susana A. Mendoza.
Libertarian: Claire Ball.
For Treasurer
Republican: Jim Dodge.
Democratic: Michael W. Frerichs.
Libertarian: Michael Leheney.
Congressional
For Representative in Congress, 12th Congressional District
Green: Randy Auxier.
Republican: Mike Bost.
Democratic: Brendan Kelly.
Legislative
For State Senator, 59th Legislative District
Republican: Dale Fowler.
Democratic: Steve Webb.
Representative
For Representative in the General Assembly, 115th Representative District
Republican: Terri Bryant.
Democratic: Marsha Griffin.
For Representative in the General Assembly, 118th Representative District
Republican: Patrick Windhorst.
Democratic: Natalie Phelps Finnie.
County
For County Clerk
Republican: Lance M. Meisenheimer.
Democratic: Vonda Benefield.
For County Treasurer
Republican: Leigh Burns.
Democratic: John L. Hughey.
For County Sheriff
Republican: No candidate.
Democratic: Scott Harvel.
Educational Service Region
For Regional Superintendent of Schools: Alexander, Jackson, Perry, Pulaski, Union counties
Republican: No candidate.
Democratic: Cheryl R. Graff.
For Regional Superintendent of Schools: Franklin, Johnson, Massac, Williamson counties
Republican: No candidate.
Democratic: Lorie Lakso Lequate.
County Commissioner
For County Commissioner, Seat A, six-year term
Republican: Kent L. Pitts.
Democratic: Tina Waller.
Independent: Jesse T. Adams.
For County Commissioner, Seat C, to serve an unexpired four-year term
Republican: David S. Gould.
Democratic: Kevin L. Starr.
For Commissioner, Seat D, six-year term
Republican: Max Miller.
Democratic: Thomas Sadowski.
Judicial
For Judge of the Appellate Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit; to fill the vacancy of the Hon. Richard P. Goldenhersh
Republican: David K. Overstreet.
Democratic: Kevin T. Hoerner.
For Judge of the Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit; to fill the vacancy of the Hon. James R. Moore
Republican: Carey C. Gill.
Democratic: Jason A. Olson.
For Judge of the Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit; to fill the vacancy of the Hon. Mark H. Clarke
Republican: Amanda Byassee Gott.
Democratic: Tyler R. Edmonds.
Judicial Retention
Vote on the proposition with respect to all or any of the judges listed on this ballot. No judge listed is running against any other judge. The sole question is whether each judge shall be retained in his present office.
Shall each of the persons listed be retained in office as judge of the circuit court, First Judicial Circuit?
Mark M. Boie. Yes. No.
Brad K. Bleyer. Yes. No.