Lomax, Illinois Public Records

Public safety in Lomax is overseen by the Lomax Police Department, which is headquartered in the village's municipal building. The police department is responsible for responding to emergency calls, conducting investigations, and enforcing local ordinances. Residents can contact the Lomax Police Department to report crimes, request assistance, or inquire about the department's services. The Henderson County Sheriff's Office also provides additional law enforcement support to the Lomax community as needed.

Lomax voters are served by the Henderson County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the community as part of Henderson County's election system. The County Clerk serves as the election authority and is located at 308 North Main Street (Henderson County Courthouse), Oquawka, IL 61469, phone (309) 867-3121. Illinois voters can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections at https://ova.elections.il.gov/ or in person at the County Clerk's office. Voter registration deadlines in Illinois are 16 days before any election for online or mail registration, with grace period registration available through Election Day at designated locations. Voters must provide their Illinois driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number.

Since Lomax is an unincorporated community, there are no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Lomax residents vote in county, state, and federal elections. Henderson County holds elections for County Board members, Sheriff, County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Treasurer, Coroner, and other county offices. County Board elections typically occur in November of even-numbered years, with some offices on two-year cycles and others on four-year cycles. Illinois holds state legislative elections every two years for State House and State Senate districts; Lomax is part of a larger legislative district that includes multiple counties. Voters can find their specific polling place by contacting the Henderson County Clerk or using the Illinois State Board of Elections polling place finder at https://www.elections.il.gov/. Lomax typically has one polling location serving the community and immediate surrounding area.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Henderson County reported voter turnout of approximately 65-70% of registered voters, consistent with presidential year turnout in rural Illinois counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Lomax and Henderson County voters will decide several key races. At the federal level, Illinois' Class II U.S. Senate seat is not up in 2026 (Senator Dick Durbin's term expires in 2027), but Illinois' Class III seat held by Senator Tammy Duckworth will be on the ballot in 2028. The 2026 ballot will include all 17 seats in the Illinois State Senate (full chamber elected every four years following redistricting) and all 118 Illinois House seats (elected every two years). Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's term expires in 2027, so the gubernatorial race will be in 2026. County offices including Henderson County Board seats, Sheriff (if the term expires in 2026), and potentially other county constitutional officers will also be on the ballot. Judicial retention votes for circuit court judges may appear.

Illinois offers mail-in voting (vote-by-mail) which any registered voter can request without providing a reason. Voters can request mail ballots through the Illinois State Board of Elections website or by contacting the Henderson County Clerk's office. Mail ballot applications must be received by the County Clerk by five days before Election Day, and completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election. Early voting is also available at designated locations, typically including the County Clerk's office, for a period beginning 40 days before Election Day and ending the day before the election. Public election records in Illinois include voter registration lists (available with restrictions to candidates and political committees), campaign finance disclosure reports searchable at https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/, candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results. The Henderson County Clerk publishes unofficial election results on election night and certifies official results within approximately two weeks following each election. Historical election results for Henderson County can be requested from the County Clerk's office.