Bureau County, Illinois ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Office	Candidates
Bureau County Sheriff	Michael Wittig (D) vs. Tom Kammerer (R)
13th Judicial Circuit judge, circuit-wide (vacancy of Cynthia Raccuglia)	Melissa Olivero (D) Melissa Olivero (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Illinois 13th Circuit Court At-large. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am fair, experienced, and connected to our community.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “I am fair and committed to the rule of law.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “However, I believe in equal access to justice and court transparency.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Michelle A. Vescogni (R)

Office

Candidates

Bureau County Sheriff

Michael Wittig (D) vs. Tom Kammerer (R)

13th Judicial Circuit judge, circuit-wide (vacancy of Cynthia Raccuglia)

Melissa Olivero (D)

Melissa Olivero (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Illinois 13th Circuit Court At-large. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (3)

Background & approach: “I am fair, experienced, and connected to our community.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “I am fair and committed to the rule of law.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “However, I believe in equal access to justice and court transparency.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Michelle A. Vescogni (R)

Bureau County Board District 2 (Special): Bradley Bonnell (D)
Bureau County Board District 6: Derek Whited (R)
Bureau County Board District 7: Marsha Lilley (R)
Bureau County Board District 9: Kevin Hilmes (R)
Bureau County Board District 10: John Baracani (D)
Bureau County Board District 11: Chad Hannon (D)
Bureau County Board District 12: Cheryl Lipka (D)
Bureau County Board District 14: Kerwin Paris (R)
Bureau County Board District 18: Lizabeth Novotny (R)
Bureau County Clerk and Recorder: Matthew Eggers (R)
Bureau County Treasurer: Joseph Birkey (R)

Regional Office of Education 28 Regional Superintendent: Kathy Marshall (R)

13th Judicial Circuit, circuit-wide

Sheldon R. Sobol

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