Dix, Illinois Public Records

The Illinois Bureau of Investigation also offers resources for residents seeking information on criminal activities and trends within the county. These agencies work together to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of criminal records, supporting both legal processes and public safety.

The Dix Police Department, in collaboration with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, ensures the safety and security of the community. Residents can obtain copies of arrest records and criminal histories through the police department or the sheriff's office. Additionally, the Jefferson County Jail in Mount Vernon maintains information on inmates currently in custody or with past offenses, allowing for inmate searches and other legal inquiries.

Dix, Illinois voters are served by the Jefferson County Clerk's Office, which functions as the county's election authority. The office is located at 100 South 10th Street, Room 108, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, phone (618) 244-8020, website www.jeffersoncountyillinois.com. The County Clerk administers all elections for Dix residents including federal, state, county, and local races, maintains voter registration records, manages polling places, coordinates early voting, processes absentee ballots, and certifies election results.

Dix residents can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.ova.elections.il.gov. Online registration requires a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID. Voter registration must be completed at least 28 days before an election (27 days for online registration). Illinois offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated locations, though pre-registration is encouraged. Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of their precinct for at least 30 days before the election. Because Dix is an unincorporated community, it has no municipal government and therefore no city council, mayoral, or other local municipal elections. Dix residents vote in county-level elections for Jefferson County Board members, countywide offices (Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, State's Attorney, Coroner, Circuit Clerk), state legislative races, statewide offices, and federal elections.

Dix voters can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place lookup tool on the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov or by contacting the Jefferson County Clerk's office. Polling places are assigned based on precinct boundaries and residential address. In the November 2024 general election, Jefferson County reported approximately 57-60% voter turnout, with county voters participating in the presidential election, U.S. Senate race, congressional district elections, state legislative contests, and various county offices. Specific precinct-level results for the Dix area are available through the County Clerk's office and published on the county website following certification.

Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Dix and Jefferson County voters will decide several important races. In 2026, Illinois will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. One U.S. Senate seat will be on the ballot (Illinois Class III seat, currently held by a senator whose term expires in 2027). All 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives (two-year terms) will be contested, along with approximately half of the 59 Illinois Senate seats (four-year staggered terms). Dix voters participate in state legislative elections for their respective House and Senate districts. At the county level, various Jefferson County offices may be on the ballot depending on term expirations, potentially including County Board seats, Sheriff, Clerk, and other constitutional offices. Local township positions and special district boards may also appear on the ballot. Candidate filings for 2026 typically occur in late 2025, with primary elections held in March 2026 to determine party nominees for the November general election.

Illinois offers robust absentee and vote-by-mail options. Any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Vote-by-mail applications can be submitted online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website, by contacting the Jefferson County Clerk's office, or by submitting a written request. Applications for the November 2026 election must be received by the County Clerk no later than five days before Election Day (October 29, 2026 for the November 3 election). Voted mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the County Clerk within 14 days after the election to be counted. Early voting is available at designated locations in Jefferson County, typically beginning 40 days before Election Day and running through the day before the election, with expanded hours during the final weeks.

Election records that are public in Illinois include voter registration lists (available for purchase by political committees and for official election purposes, with restrictions on commercial use), campaign finance reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections (searchable at www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure), candidate filing documents and nominating petitions, precinct-level election results, and polling place information. Under Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5), individual voter history (which elections a person voted in, but not how they voted) is public record, while actual ballot choices are confidential. Campaign contribution and expenditure data for state and local candidates is maintained by the Illinois State Board of Elections and searchable online, providing transparency into political fundraising. Jefferson County election results by precinct are published by the County Clerk following each election and are available on the county website and at the Clerk's office.