What party is Phil Smith?

Phil Smith is running as a Republican.

Is Phil Smith the incumbent?

Yes. Phil Smith currently holds this office.

Who is Phil Smith running against?

Randy Burns and Pam Genant, for Burke County Board of Commissioners.

Should I vote for Phil Smith?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Phil Smith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Phil Smith

Republican · Candidate for Burke County Board of Commissioners · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

In office now

Phil Smith is the County Commissioner. Phil Smith's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

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.

3 candidates ran for Burke County Board of Commissioners in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Phil Smith

A current Burke County commissioner and the board's vice chair, and a military veteran.

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

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Also running

Randy Burns · Republican
Pam Genant · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Phil Smith?: Phil Smith is running as a Republican.
Is Phil Smith the incumbent?: Yes. Phil Smith currently holds this office.
What does the Burke County Board of Commissioners seat 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 is Phil Smith running against?: Randy Burns and Pam Genant, for Burke County Board of Commissioners.
Should I vote for Phil Smith?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Phil Smith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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