Marengo County Coroner

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 2:38 PM ET

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Investigates deaths in the county that are sudden, violent, unexplained or unattended to determine how and why the person died, and can order autopsies. In most states the coroner does not have to be a doctor; some counties use an appointed medical examiner instead.

Candidates

Ernest Taylor Jr.

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Marengo County Coroner in 2026?
Ernest Taylor Jr. (Democrat).
What does this office do?
Investigates deaths in the county that are sudden, violent, unexplained or unattended to determine how and why the person died, and can order autopsies. In most states the coroner does not have to be a doctor; some counties use an appointed medical examiner instead.
Who should I vote for in the Marengo County Coroner race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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