Sangamon 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 Sangamon County: 38 seats on 10 elected bodies. 21 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Board
Sangamon County Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Board Member, District 1 | Harry "Tom" Fraase, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 2 | Rusty Edwards Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 3 | David Mendenhall Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 4 | Lanae Clarke Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 5 | Pam Deppe Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 6 | Tracy Sheppard Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 7 | Craig Hall Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 8 | Tom Rader Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 9 | Tom Madonia Jr. Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 10 | Paul Truax Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 11 | James Schackmann Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 12 | Sheila Feipel Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 13 | Brad Miller Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 14 | Joel Tjelmeland, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 15 | Tim Krell Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 16 | Vacant source | |
| County Board Member, District 17 | Annette Fulgenzi Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 18 | Sam Cahnman Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 19 | Vera Small Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 20 | Linda Douglas-Williams Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 21 | Reggie Guyton Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 22 | Gina Lathan Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 23 | Tony DelGiorno Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 24 | Andy Van Meter Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 25 | Jennifer Deaner Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 26 | Justin Davsko Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 27 | Abe Forsyth Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 28 | Kevin McGuire Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 29 | Cathy Scaife Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor | Andy Goleman Republican source | |
| Circuit Clerk | Joseph B. Roesch source | |
| County Clerk | Don Gray source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Jim Allmon Republican source | |
| Recorder | Frank Lesko Republican source | |
| Sheriff | Paula Crouch Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| State's Attorney | John Milhiser Republican source | |
| Treasurer | Joe Aiello Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Superintendent of Schools | Shannon C Fehrholz source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Sangamon County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 109 local governments in Sangamon 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 (25 municipal, 26 township) | 51 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 11 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 46 | 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 Sangamon County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.9% · White 77.3% · Black 12.5% · Asian 2.3% · Other or more than one race 4.9% (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 Sangamon County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.6% | 3,291 | 88,271 | 91,562 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 3,500 | 89,092 | 92,592 |
| July 2026 | 3.6% | 3,357 | 89,462 | 92,819 |
| June 2026 | 4.4% | 4,008 | 88,016 | 92,024 |
| May 2026 | 4.3% | 3,851 | 86,610 | 90,461 |
| April 2026 | 4.1% | 3,741 | 87,322 | 91,063 |
| March 2026 | 5.2% | 4,797 | 88,054 | 92,851 |
| February 2026 | 5.3% | 4,928 | 87,394 | 92,322 |
| January 2026 | 5.2% | 4,827 | 87,306 | 92,133 |
| December 2025 | 5.2% | 4,731 | 86,581 | 91,312 |
| November 2025 | 5.0% | 4,572 | 87,616 | 92,188 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.5% | 4,136 | 88,579 | 92,715 |
| August 2025 | 4.7% | 4,451 | 90,303 | 94,754 |
| July 2025 | 4.6% | 4,357 | 90,025 | 94,382 |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | 3,898 | 90,066 | 93,964 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 3,463 | 89,324 | 92,787 |
| April 2025 | 3.6% | 3,381 | 90,632 | 94,013 |
| March 2025 | 4.1% | 3,917 | 91,036 | 94,953 |
| February 2025 | 4.4% | 4,170 | 89,977 | 94,147 |
| January 2025 | 4.6% | 4,350 | 90,273 | 94,623 |
| December 2024 | 3.8% | 3,704 | 92,860 | 96,564 |
| November 2024 | 3.9% | 3,712 | 92,693 | 96,405 |
| October 2024 | 3.8% | 3,725 | 93,537 | 97,262 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.4% | 4,130 | 89,492 | 93,622 |
| 2024 | 4.3% | 4,164 | 93,506 | 97,670 |
| 2023 | 4.4% | 4,211 | 92,028 | 96,239 |
| 2022 | 4.3% | 4,163 | 91,849 | 96,012 |
| 2021 | 5.8% | 5,519 | 89,851 | 95,370 |
| 2020 | 8.3% | 7,806 | 85,935 | 93,741 |
| 2019 | 4.1% | 4,008 | 93,169 | 97,177 |
| 2018 | 4.7% | 4,591 | 94,097 | 98,688 |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 4,518 | 94,491 | 99,009 |
| 2016 | 5.1% | 5,161 | 95,948 | 101,109 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Sangamon County Auditor?
- Andy Goleman (Republican) is the Auditor of Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Who is the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk?
- Joseph B. Roesch is the Circuit Clerk of Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Who is the Sangamon County County Clerk?
- Don Gray is the County Clerk of Sangamon County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sangamon County Coroner?
- Jim Allmon (Republican) is the Coroner of Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Who is the Sangamon County Recorder?
- Frank Lesko (Republican) is the Recorder of Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Who is the Sangamon County Sheriff?
- Paula Crouch (Republican) is the Sheriff of Sangamon County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sangamon County State's Attorney?
- John Milhiser (Republican) is the State's Attorney of Sangamon County, Illinois.
- Who is the Sangamon County Treasurer?
- Joe Aiello (Republican) is the Treasurer of Sangamon County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Sangamon County commissioners?
- Harry "Tom" Fraase, Jr. (County Board Member, District 1); Rusty Edwards (County Board Member, District 2); David Mendenhall (County Board Member, District 3); Lanae Clarke (County Board Member, District 4); Pam Deppe (County Board Member, District 5); Tracy Sheppard (County Board Member, District 6); Craig Hall (County Board Member, District 7); Tom Rader (County Board Member, District 8); Tom Madonia Jr. (County Board Member, District 9); Paul Truax (County Board Member, District 10); James Schackmann (County Board Member, District 11); Sheila Feipel (County Board Member, District 12); Brad Miller (County Board Member, District 13); Joel Tjelmeland, Jr. (County Board Member, District 14); Tim Krell (County Board Member, District 15); Annette Fulgenzi (County Board Member, District 17); Sam Cahnman (County Board Member, District 18); Vera Small (County Board Member, District 19); Linda Douglas-Williams (County Board Member, District 20); Reggie Guyton (County Board Member, District 21); Gina Lathan (County Board Member, District 22); Tony DelGiorno (County Board Member, District 23); Andy Van Meter (County Board Member, District 24); Jennifer Deaner (County Board Member, District 25); Justin Davsko (County Board Member, District 26); Abe Forsyth (County Board Member, District 27); Kevin McGuire (County Board Member, District 28); Cathy Scaife (County Board Member, District 29).
- Who is on the Sangamon County School Board?
- Shannon C Fehrholz (Regional Superintendent of Schools).
- What is the population of Sangamon County?
- About 194,947 people, with a median age of 41; the median household income is $75,357 and 13.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Sangamon County?
- 3.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 3,291 people unemployed in a labor force of 91,562, against 4.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Sangamon County?
- 109 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 25 municipal, 26 township, 11 school district and 46 special district governments.
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