A Nonpartisan Resource for the Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election.
April 6, 2021 is the election of local officials to serve on boards that serve their community. The election is nonpartisan by nature and include a wide range of municipal offices.
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What offices are on the ballot?
MUNICIPAL -- Mayor or President, Clerk, Treasurer, Alderman or Trustee or Council Member
PARK DISTRICT -- Commissioners, Trustees
PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT -- Trustees
TOWNSHIP AND MUNICIPAL LIBRARY -- Trustees
REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES -- Trustees
SCHOOL DISTRICT -- Board Members
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT -- Trustees
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT – Trustees
WATER DISTRICT – Trustees
TOWNSHIP – Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, Multi-Township Assessor, Highway Commissioner, Collector (if Elected), Trustees
REGISTER TO VOTE/ REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
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In person including at Wood River Public Library
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Same Day Voter Registration at Early Voting Sites
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By Mail
IMPORTANT DATES
February 25​
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March 9
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March 10
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March 22
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April 5
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April 6
In Office Voting and Vote by mail begins
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Last day to register to vote
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Grace period registration and grace period voting begin.
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Early voting period begins
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Last Day for early voting
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Election Day! Polls open 6:00am-7:00pm
Mail in ballots must be postmarked by this date.
SAMPLE BALLOTS
Madison County- You will need to provide your name and date of birth
CANDIDATES
List of candidates has been compiled to the best of our ability. If a candidate's name or official site is not listed, please contact to request a candidate be added upon review.
CITY OF WOOD RIVER
(in alphabetical order)
​Mayor (4 year term | vote for 1)
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Tom Stalcup (Campaign Facebook page)
City Council (4 year term | vote for 2)
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Michael A. Anderson (Campaign Facebook page)
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Melissa Bell-Yates (Campaign Facebook Page)
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Jeremy Plank (Campaign Website)
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Mary Roberts (Campaign Facebook page)
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Mark St. Peters
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Scott Tweedy (Campaign Facebook page)
WOOD RIVER TOWNSHIP
(in alphabetical order)
Assessor (4 year term | vote for 1)​
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Sandy Shaw (Campaign Facebook page)
Clerk (4 year term | vote for 1)
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Sherry L. Tite
Highway Commissioner (4 year term | vote for 1)
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Mark J. Gernigin
Supervisor (4 year term | vote for 1)
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Mike Babcock
Trustee (4 year term | vote for 4)
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Christopher Herzog
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Ryan J. Holland
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Casey Logan (Campaign Facebook page)
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Patrick McRae
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Tony Wendle
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
(in alphabetical order)
East Alton- Wood River High School District 14 (4 year term | vote for 3)​
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Michael Redman
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Mark St. Peters
Wood River- Hartford School District 15 (4 year term | vote for 4)
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Amy Allen
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Sheila M. Sorgea
East Alton Elementary School District 13 (4 year term | vote for 4)
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Kacie Bamert (Campaign Facebook page)
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Kraig E. Daniels (Campaign Facebook page​)
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Margaret A. Foiles
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Joan Mudge
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Keith W. Trout
Roxana Community Unit School District 1 (4 year term | vote for 4)
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Patricia J. Devening
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Craig Harris (Campaign Facebook page)
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Gloria L. Phipps
GOVERNMENT SITES
Madison County Clerk’s Office
Madison County Election Calendar
Madison County Voter Information
Illinois State Board of Elections A quick and easy way to find candidate filings, general election information, and to verify if you are registered to vote in Illinois.
Federal Voting Assistance Program Federal voting assistance for service members, their families, and overseas citizens. Provides access to election officials and voting assistance officers to help navigate the absentee voting process.
Presidential Election Process Learn about the Presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions. The Federal Government has developed a glossary of common terms used during election seasons. Perfect for new voters.