A Nonpartisan Resource
April 4, 2023 is the election of local officials to serve on boards that serve their community. The election is nonpartisan by nature and includes a wide range of municipal offices.
Voting | Education/News | Important Dates | Candidates | Government Sites | Political Parties
VOTING
Mail in Voting
Register to Vote
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Madison County Voter Registration Information
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In-person including at Wood River Public Library
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By Mail- Mail-in Voter Registration Form- download PDF form to complete online and print.
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Automatic Voter Registration, commonly known as "AVR", is a bipartisan initiative and establishes electronic voter registration at multiple Illinois state agencies, including Secretary of State Driver's Service facilities.
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Restoration of Voting Rights after a felony conviction
Where to Vote
Sample Ballot
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Madison County- you will need to provide your name.
EDUCATION/NEWS
BallotReady- A one stop shop where you can check your registration, make a plan to vote and research every name and measure on the ballot.
Ballotpedia- "The Encyclopedia of American Politics" including sample ballots and candidate profiles.
Local Election News Coverage
IMPORTANT DATES
February 23, 2023- Early Voting Begins (Madison County Clerk's Office)
March 7, 2023- Last Day to Register to Vote
March 20, 2023- Early Voting Begins (all early voting polling places)
April 3, 2023- Last Day to Early Vote (all early voting polling places)
April 4, 2023- Election Day (Polls open 6:00am-7:00pm)
April 18, 2023- Last day to count vote by mail & provisional ballots
CANDIDATES/BALLOT MEASURES
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 info@woodriverlibrary.org to request a candidate be added upon review.
CITY OF WOOD RIVER
(in alphabetical order)
City Council (4 year term | vote for 2)
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David Ayres (Campaign Website)
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Kristen Burns (Campaign Facebook page)
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William "Bill" Dettmers (Campaign Website)
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Sonya Hagaman (Campaign Facebook page)
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David M. Landry (Campaign Facebook page)
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
(in alphabetical order)
East Alton- Wood River High School District 14
(2 year term | vote for 2)
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Stacy Tierney
(4 year term | vote for 4)
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Melissa L. Bartles
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William Leroy Duncan
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Melissa D. Gerner
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Jennifer Murray
Wood River-Hartford School District 15
(4 year term | vote for 3)
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Travis J. Cook
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Karen Ferguson
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Katie Russell
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Steven Scroggins
Roxana Community Unit School District 1
(4 year term | vote for 3)
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Bob Coles
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Eugene Hartman (Campaign Facebook page)
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Shelly Foiles Harvey (Campaign Facebook page)
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Sherry Keller
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Misty Shaw (Campaign Facebook page)
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Carolyn Wieneke (Campaign Facebook Page)
GOVERNMENT SITES
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.