Henry County Board, District 1

10 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.

Candidates

Bob WachtelIncumbent

Republican
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Carmen Sedlock

Republican
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Kippy BreedenIncumbent

Republican
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Jill K. DarinIncumbent

Republican
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Rex E. KiserIncumbent

Republican
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Rhiannon Atkisson

Democrat
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Scott A. Briney

Democrat
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Thomas J. Carr

Democrat
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Heath Hancock

Democrat
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Bill Preston

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Henry County Board, District 1 in 2026?
Bob Wachtel (Republican), Carmen Sedlock (Republican), Kippy Breeden (Republican), Jill K. Darin (Republican), Rex E. Kiser (Republican), Rhiannon Atkisson (Democrat), Scott A. Briney (Democrat), Thomas J. Carr (Democrat), Heath Hancock (Democrat) and Bill Preston (Democrat).
Who is the incumbent?
Bob Wachtel, Kippy Breeden, Jill K. Darin and Rex E. Kiser currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.
Who should I vote for in the Henry County Board, District 1 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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