Madison County, IL elected officials: county board members, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Madison County: 35 seats on 9 elected bodies. 21 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Board
Madison County Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Board Chairman | Chris Slusser Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 1 | Fred Michael Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 2 | Ron Simpson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 3 | Frank Dickerson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 4 | Bobby Ross Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 5 | Michael "Mick" Madison Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 6 | Valerie Doucleff Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 7 | Linda Ogden Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 8 | Michael "Doc" Holliday, Sr. Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 9 | Bill Stoutenborough Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 10 | Shawndell Wilson Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 11 | Dalton Gray Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 12 | Donald McMaster Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 13 | Brynn Kincheloe Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 14 | Chrissy Wiley Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 15 | Terry Eaker Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 16 | Robert "Bob" Meyer Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 17 | Victor Valentine, Jr. Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 18 | Alison Lamothe Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 19 | Nick Petrillo Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 20 | Denise Wiehardt Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 21 | John Janek Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 22 | Linda Wolfe Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 23 | Paul Nicolussi Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 24 | Fred Schulte Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 25 | Chris Guy Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 26 | Jason Palmero Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor | David Michael source | |
| Circuit Clerk | Patrick McRae source | |
| County Clerk & Recorder | Linda Andreas source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Nick Novacich source | |
| Sheriff | Jeff C. Connor Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| State's Attorney | Thomas A. Haine source | |
| Treasurer | Michael Babcock source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Superintendent of Schools | Robert Werden source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Madison County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 142 local governments in Madison County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (27 municipal, 23 township) | 50 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 14 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 77 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Madison County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 4.3% · White 81.8% · Black 7.7% · Asian 0.8% · Other or more than one race 5.4% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Madison County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.4% | 4,479 | 128,462 | 132,941 |
| August 2026 | 3.5% | 4,602 | 126,779 | 131,381 |
| July 2026 | 3.5% | 4,652 | 129,506 | 134,158 |
| June 2026 | 4.1% | 5,479 | 128,147 | 133,626 |
| May 2026 | 3.8% | 5,015 | 125,460 | 130,475 |
| April 2026 | 3.7% | 4,859 | 125,770 | 130,629 |
| March 2026 | 4.5% | 5,908 | 126,226 | 132,134 |
| February 2026 | 4.6% | 6,049 | 124,962 | 131,011 |
| January 2026 | 4.4% | 5,790 | 124,681 | 130,471 |
| December 2025 | 4.5% | 5,897 | 123,914 | 129,811 |
| November 2025 | 4.6% | 6,021 | 124,891 | 130,912 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.1% | 5,427 | 126,352 | 131,779 |
| August 2025 | 4.4% | 5,803 | 126,171 | 131,974 |
| July 2025 | 4.4% | 5,927 | 128,491 | 134,418 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | 5,242 | 128,667 | 133,909 |
| May 2025 | 3.4% | 4,477 | 127,502 | 131,979 |
| April 2025 | 3.1% | 4,169 | 129,329 | 133,498 |
| March 2025 | 3.5% | 4,670 | 127,580 | 132,250 |
| February 2025 | 3.7% | 4,915 | 126,731 | 131,646 |
| January 2025 | 3.9% | 5,128 | 126,386 | 131,514 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 4,467 | 129,152 | 133,619 |
| November 2024 | 3.6% | 4,804 | 128,763 | 133,567 |
| October 2024 | 3.7% | 5,012 | 129,639 | 134,651 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.0% | 5,243 | 126,910 | 132,153 |
| 2024 | 4.3% | 5,729 | 129,002 | 134,731 |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 5,595 | 128,572 | 134,167 |
| 2022 | 3.9% | 5,192 | 127,575 | 132,767 |
| 2021 | 5.0% | 6,601 | 126,578 | 133,179 |
| 2020 | 7.6% | 9,994 | 122,187 | 132,181 |
| 2019 | 3.8% | 5,228 | 131,313 | 136,541 |
| 2018 | 4.6% | 6,234 | 130,205 | 136,439 |
| 2017 | 4.7% | 6,447 | 129,644 | 136,091 |
| 2016 | 5.8% | 7,949 | 129,179 | 137,128 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Madison County Auditor?
- David Michael is the Auditor of Madison County, Illinois.
- Who is the Madison County Circuit Clerk?
- Patrick McRae is the Circuit Clerk of Madison County, Illinois.
- Who is the Madison County County Clerk & Recorder?
- Linda Andreas is the County Clerk & Recorder of Madison County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Madison County Coroner?
- Nick Novacich is the Coroner of Madison County, Illinois.
- Who is the Madison County Sheriff?
- Jeff C. Connor (Republican) is the Sheriff of Madison County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Madison County State's Attorney?
- Thomas A. Haine is the State's Attorney of Madison County, Illinois.
- Who is the Madison County Treasurer?
- Michael Babcock is the Treasurer of Madison County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Madison County commissioners?
- Chris Slusser (County Board Chairman); Fred Michael (County Board Member, District 1); Ron Simpson (County Board Member, District 2); Frank Dickerson (County Board Member, District 3); Bobby Ross (County Board Member, District 4); Michael "Mick" Madison (County Board Member, District 5); Valerie Doucleff (County Board Member, District 6); Linda Ogden (County Board Member, District 7); Michael "Doc" Holliday, Sr. (County Board Member, District 8); Bill Stoutenborough (County Board Member, District 9); Shawndell Wilson (County Board Member, District 10); Dalton Gray (County Board Member, District 11); Donald McMaster (County Board Member, District 12); Brynn Kincheloe (County Board Member, District 13); Chrissy Wiley (County Board Member, District 14); Terry Eaker (County Board Member, District 15); Robert "Bob" Meyer (County Board Member, District 16); Victor Valentine, Jr. (County Board Member, District 17); Alison Lamothe (County Board Member, District 18); Nick Petrillo (County Board Member, District 19); Denise Wiehardt (County Board Member, District 20); John Janek (County Board Member, District 21); Linda Wolfe (County Board Member, District 22); Paul Nicolussi (County Board Member, District 23); Fred Schulte (County Board Member, District 24); Chris Guy (County Board Member, District 25); Jason Palmero (County Board Member, District 26).
- Who is on the Madison County School Board?
- Robert Werden (Regional Superintendent of Schools).
- What is the population of Madison County?
- About 264,238 people, with a median age of 40.2; the median household income is $75,793 and 11.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Madison County?
- 3.4% in September 2026 (preliminary): 4,479 people unemployed in a labor force of 132,941, against 4.1% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Madison County?
- 142 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 27 municipal, 23 township, 14 school district and 77 special district governments.
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