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STATE OF ILLINOIS
MCDONOUGH County
JEREMY BENSON County Clerk
NOTICE OF GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Notice is hereby given on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in the County of McDonough and State of Illinois, a General Primary Election will be held for the purpose of voting for the offices listed below, at the usual Polling Places in the various precincts, which will be open at 6:00 A.M. and shall remain open uninterrupted until 7:00 P.M. of that day.
TO BE NOMINATED: Governor / Lieutenant Governor Democratic State Central Committeepersons Attorney General State Senator Secretary of State State Representative Comptroller
TO BE ELECTED:
Precinct Committeepersons Regional Superintendent of Schools State Treasurer County Clerk Representative in Congress County Treasurer Judicial Offices Sheriff County Board THE FOLLOWING PRECINCT POLLING PLACES AND THEIR LOCATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW: MACOMB CITY #1 MACOMB CITY #2 MACOMB CITY #3 MACOMB CITY #4 MACOMB CITY #5 MACOMB CITY #6 MACOMB CITY #7 MACOMB CITY #8 BETHEL BLANDINSVILLE BUSHNELL #1 BUSHNELL #2 CHALMERS COLCHESTER ELDORADO EMMET HIRE INDUSTRY LAMOINE MACOMB TWP MOUND NEW SALEM PRAIRIE CITY SCIOTA SCOTLAND TENNESSEE WALNUT GROVE WESLEY CHURCH - 1212 W. CALHOUN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 400 E CARROLL WESLEY CHURCH - 1212 W. CALHOUN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 400 E CARROLL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 400 E CARROLL MAPLE AVE. CHURCH - 1300 MAPLE AVE MAPLE AVE. CHURCH - 1300 MAPLE AVE MAPLE AVE. CHURCH - 1300 MAPLE AVE TOWNSHIP MAINTENANCE BUILDING, BEAVER ROAD TOWN HALL- 100 W. WASHINGTON, BLANDINSVILLE RECREATION CENTER - 300 MILLER RECREATION CENTER - 300 MILLER EMMET / CHALMERS FIRE STATION - W. ADAMS RD FRIENDWAY PARK - 502 E. ROBERTS TOWNSHIP MAINTENANCE BLD. 2955 E 2100TH ST., VERMONT EMMET/CHALMERS FIRE STATION - WEST ADAMS RD TOWN HALL- 100 W. WASHINGTON, BLANDINSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 102 E. MAIN, INDUSTRY LAMOINE TOWN HALL, LANCASTER ROAD JERUSALUM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH- 16665 E. 1600TH, BUSHNELL JERUSALUM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH- 16665 E. 1600TH, BUSHNELL TOWN HALL - ADAIR PRAIRIE CITY FIRE STATION - SMITH ST GOOD HOPE FIRE STATION - E. MAIN, GOOD HOPE SCOTLAND TRINITY CHURCH - 14950 N. 900TH RD TENNESSEE CITY HALL- 207 W. BUSHNELL GOOD HOPE FIRE STATION - E. MAIN, GOOD HOPE
Dated in Macomb, Illinois, January 7, 2026
JEREMY BENSON McDonough County Clerk
MCDONOUGH County
JEREMY BENSON County Clerk
NOTICE OF GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Notice is hereby given on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in the County of McDonough and State of Illinois, a General Primary Election will be held for the purpose of voting for the offices listed below, at the usual Polling Places in the various precincts, which will be open at 6:00 A.M. and shall remain open uninterrupted until 7:00 P.M. of that day.
TO BE NOMINATED: Governor / Lieutenant Governor Democratic State Central Committeepersons Attorney General State Senator Secretary of State State Representative Comptroller
TO BE ELECTED:
Precinct Committeepersons Regional Superintendent of Schools State Treasurer County Clerk Representative in Congress County Treasurer Judicial Offices Sheriff County Board THE FOLLOWING PRECINCT POLLING PLACES AND THEIR LOCATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW: MACOMB CITY #1 MACOMB CITY #2 MACOMB CITY #3 MACOMB CITY #4 MACOMB CITY #5 MACOMB CITY #6 MACOMB CITY #7 MACOMB CITY #8 BETHEL BLANDINSVILLE BUSHNELL #1 BUSHNELL #2 CHALMERS COLCHESTER ELDORADO EMMET HIRE INDUSTRY LAMOINE MACOMB TWP MOUND NEW SALEM PRAIRIE CITY SCIOTA SCOTLAND TENNESSEE WALNUT GROVE WESLEY CHURCH - 1212 W. CALHOUN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 400 E CARROLL WESLEY CHURCH - 1212 W. CALHOUN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 400 E CARROLL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 400 E CARROLL MAPLE AVE. CHURCH - 1300 MAPLE AVE MAPLE AVE. CHURCH - 1300 MAPLE AVE MAPLE AVE. CHURCH - 1300 MAPLE AVE TOWNSHIP MAINTENANCE BUILDING, BEAVER ROAD TOWN HALL- 100 W. WASHINGTON, BLANDINSVILLE RECREATION CENTER - 300 MILLER RECREATION CENTER - 300 MILLER EMMET / CHALMERS FIRE STATION - W. ADAMS RD FRIENDWAY PARK - 502 E. ROBERTS TOWNSHIP MAINTENANCE BLD. 2955 E 2100TH ST., VERMONT EMMET/CHALMERS FIRE STATION - WEST ADAMS RD TOWN HALL- 100 W. WASHINGTON, BLANDINSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 102 E. MAIN, INDUSTRY LAMOINE TOWN HALL, LANCASTER ROAD JERUSALUM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH- 16665 E. 1600TH, BUSHNELL JERUSALUM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH- 16665 E. 1600TH, BUSHNELL TOWN HALL - ADAIR PRAIRIE CITY FIRE STATION - SMITH ST GOOD HOPE FIRE STATION - E. MAIN, GOOD HOPE SCOTLAND TRINITY CHURCH - 14950 N. 900TH RD TENNESSEE CITY HALL- 207 W. BUSHNELL GOOD HOPE FIRE STATION - E. MAIN, GOOD HOPE
Dated in Macomb, Illinois, January 7, 2026
JEREMY BENSON McDonough County Clerk
As we enter the final weeks before petition circulation begins, I want to remind you of the valuable trainings and resources being provided by the Democratic Party of Illinois.
During petition season, our role will center on providing strategic support rather than engaging in direct fieldwork, due to the limited capacity of our Regional Directors. We will focus on facilitating key connections between County Chairs and statewide candidates, and coordinating the secure transport of petitions from county parties to those candidates.
Additionally, we will offer support at county-hosted petition review events on an as-needed basis, assisting with the verification and organization of petition booklets to help ensure accuracy and completeness. This collaborative and capacity-conscious approach enables us to make a meaningful contribution in every corner of the state to ensure our candidates are on the ballot and prepared to run.
- Virtual Petition Trainings: These are public events open to staff, volunteers, and candidates. Please feel free to share widely. (Flyer with QR codes and key dates is attached.)
- Field & Data: Tuesday, July 29th at 6 PM
- Best Legal Practices: Wednesday, July 30th at 6 PM
- Note: Both sessions will be recorded and shared with all respondents and County Chairs.
- Note: Both sessions will be recorded and shared with all respondents and County Chairs.
- Field & Data: Tuesday, July 29th at 6 PM
- Scale to Win: Scale to Win is a peer-to-peer texting and dialer platform built by former organizers. With the Democratic Party of Illinois’ contract, candidates can access a discounted rate of less than 2 cents per text segment.
- Mobilize: If your County Party does not currently have access to your own Mobilize page, please submit any Petition Drive or Petition Party events HERE so we can promote them on the Democratic Party of Illinois Mobilize page. This allows you to easily share events with your networks.
- County Chair Ballot Access Checklist: Attached is a checklist of key action items to support a strong start to petition season—including volunteer recruitment and securing election lawyers.
- IDCCA/DPI Contact Information:
- Dan Kovats, IDCCA Executive Director - [email protected]
- Nick Roberson, DPI NW IL - [email protected]
- Tyler Bontemps, DPI Downstate IL - [email protected]
- Morgan Tadish, DPI NW Cook & Collar Counties - [email protected]
- Mariana Thomas, DPI SW Cook & Collar Counties - [email protected]
- Uriah Baker, DPI Constituency Outreach Director - [email protected]
- Dan Kovats, IDCCA Executive Director - [email protected]
During petition season, our role will center on providing strategic support rather than engaging in direct fieldwork, due to the limited capacity of our Regional Directors. We will focus on facilitating key connections between County Chairs and statewide candidates, and coordinating the secure transport of petitions from county parties to those candidates.
Additionally, we will offer support at county-hosted petition review events on an as-needed basis, assisting with the verification and organization of petition booklets to help ensure accuracy and completeness. This collaborative and capacity-conscious approach enables us to make a meaningful contribution in every corner of the state to ensure our candidates are on the ballot and prepared to run.
FUTURE ELECTION DATES
2026
Primary Election - March 17
General Election - November 3
2027
Consolidated Primary - February 23 (only if required)
Consolidated - April 6
2028
Primary Election - March 21
General Election - November 7
2029
Consolidated Primary - February 27 (only if required)
Consolidated - April 3
2030
Primary Election - March 19
General Election - November 5
2031
Consolidated Primary - February 25 (only if required)
Consolidated - April 1
2032
Primary Election - March 16
General Election - November 2
Primary Election - March 17
General Election - November 3
2027
Consolidated Primary - February 23 (only if required)
Consolidated - April 6
2028
Primary Election - March 21
General Election - November 7
2029
Consolidated Primary - February 27 (only if required)
Consolidated - April 3
2030
Primary Election - March 19
General Election - November 5
2031
Consolidated Primary - February 25 (only if required)
Consolidated - April 1
2032
Primary Election - March 16
General Election - November 2
THE MCDONOUGH COUNTY ELECTION AUTHORITY
Jeremy Benson, County Clerk
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1 Courthouse Square
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 833-2474
Fax: (309) 837-1154
Website: http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/voterreg.html
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1 Courthouse Square
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 833-2474
Fax: (309) 837-1154
Website: http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/voterreg.html
VOTER REGISTRATION
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1 Courthouse Square
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 833-4649
Fax: (309) 836-3368
Website: http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/voterreg.html
Address: 1 Courthouse Square
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 833-4649
Fax: (309) 836-3368
Website: http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/voterreg.html
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