Last Day For Candidates To File For 2026 Election

Today is the last day for candidates to run in next year’s election in Illinois. In Wabash County, county clerk Janet Will is the only candidate with a petition yet to file. But, Will told WSJD that she will file her nominating petition today. The long time county clerk will face a challenge next year from Republic Sean Morgan who filed his papers last week. The other contested race will be for the county commissioner seat currently held by Scott West. Filing last week were Mary Sweppy, Missy Judge, David S. Brown, and Jayden Pettyjohn. Treasurer Angela Broster and Sheriff J. Derek Morgan have both filed for re-election and will be unopposed next year barring a last minute filing from another candidate. Petitions can still be picked up and then filed in the county clerk’s office.  The primary election is March 17th and the general election is next November 3rd.