Madison County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Mike Babcock is a Republican with a background in financial services, having over 30 years in the insurance industry and 24 years as a financial advisor. He was appointed Madison County Treasurer and has served 16 years as Wood River Township Supervisor, in addition to representing District 14 on the Madison County Board. Babcock has also run for state-level offices, including the Illinois House of Representatives an

Priorities: Fiscal responsibility, including lower taxes and zero-based budgeting · Promoting job growth and economic development · Protecting Second Amendment rights

Jenn Whittaker is a Member of the Democratic State Committee. A biography for Jenn Whittaker has not yet been provided.

Kurt Prenzler is a Certified Public Accountant and a dedicated husband and father who lives in Edwardsville. He has previously served as Madison County Treasurer and County Board Chairman. Kurt Prenzler is currently a candidate for County Clerk in Madison County.

Priorities: Reducing property taxes and implementing property tax reform · Improving ethics and transparency in county government · Protecting individual freedoms, including Second Amendment rights and opposing government mandates

Lewis J. Giles is a candidate for the Granite City City Council Ward 4 in Illinois. Giles is running as an independent in the general election scheduled for April 1, 2025.

Michael Holliday Sr. is a Democratic candidate for the Madison County Board District 8 in Illinois, running in the 2026 primary. He has a long history of community service in Madison County, having served on the county board for 24 years, and is also the current president of the Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners (IACBM).

Priorities: Engaging black voters and increasing participation of people of color in politics · Opposing the sale of county land · Voting for tax increases

Donald Hodges was a Democratic candidate for Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance in the 2015 election. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and is an alumnus of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts. Hodges also holds undergraduate, master's, and law degrees from Louisiana State University.

Priorities: Lowering interest rates related to insurance · Instituting accountability and ethics at the Department of Insurance, including rejecting money from the insurance industry · Returning the Department of Insurance to advocate for the people's rights and regulate the cost of insurance

Shawndell Wilson is a first-time elected County Board member for District 10 in Madison County, Illinois, serving Madison, Venice, and a portion of Granite City. She aims to connect her district by becoming more involved in decision-making processes that address the needs of families, communities, and underserved youth.

Priorities: Becoming more involved in decision-making to address the needs of families, communities, and underserved youth. · Strengthening communication between the county and districts to foster community improvements. · Ensuring local leaders and the public are informed about grant funding and other resources.

Jeff Connor is the current Sheriff of Madison County, Illinois, first elected in 2022. A Republican, he previously served as Chief Deputy from 2014-2022 and has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement. He is seeking reelection in 2026.

Priorities: Protect constitutional rights, including Second Amendment rights · Reduce unnecessary spending through fiscal accountability

Linda Andreas is a proven public servant, Navy veteran, educator, and small business owner with a lifelong commitment to serving the community. She has a strong record of achievement in the offices of the Clerk and Recorder in Madison County, where she works to ensure transparency, accuracy, and dependable service for the public. Linda Andreas is the incumbent Madison County Clerk, having defeated Debra Ming-Mendoza

Priorities: Streamlining operations · Ensuring transparency, accuracy, and dependable service for the public

Andy Asadorian was elected Chair of the Madison County Democratic Party in Illinois on June 18, 2025. He brings over 15 years of experience with the party, having served as a precinct committee person since 2008 and as chair of the Tri-Cities Democrats Township Committee. He has also served as a Madison County Board Member for District 21.

Priorities: Lowering county tax rates while maintaining a balanced budget · Establishing a no-kill animal shelter · Prioritizing economic development to create jobs

Lexy Schlemer-Dona is a Democratic candidate for County Board District 5. She attended a Madison County Democrats meet-and-greet event in June 2026, which aimed to prepare local leaders for the upcoming election season.