Marshall, Illinois Public Records

Election information can be accessed by contacting the office directly; Illinois election information is also available through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov. Illinois residents can register to vote online at ova.elections.il.gov (the Online Voter Application system), in person at the Clark County Clerk's office, at the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facilities when obtaining or renewing a driver's license, or by mail using a downloadable registration form. Voter registration closes 28 days before an election, with same-day registration available during early voting and on Election Day at designated locations with proper identification. Illinois requires proof of identity and residency to register; acceptable documents include an Illinois driver's license, state ID, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The City of Marshall holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. Illinois municipal elections are typically held on the consolidated election date (the first Tuesday in April) in odd-numbered years. The city's Candidate filing for municipal office takes place in the months preceding the election through the Clark County Clerk's office. Local ballot measures, if any, would also appear on the consolidated election ballot. Specific information about candidates, ward boundaries, and local issues is available from the Clark County Clerk closer to election dates. Residents can find their assigned polling place by contacting the Clark County Clerk's office or using the Illinois State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at www.elections.il.gov (search by name and address). Polling places are assigned based on voter registration address and precinct boundaries. In Illinois, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for lawful election related purposes. Campaign finance disclosure reports are filed with and searchable through the Illinois State Board of Elections for state and legislative candidates, and with the Clark County Clerk for local candidates. Candidate nominating petitions and statements of candidacy are public records on file with election authorities. Election results by precinct are public records published by the Clark County Clerk and State Board of Elections after certification. This midterm election will include races for statewide constitutional offices: all 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives (including the district that represents Marshall), and approximately half of the 59 Illinois Senate seats (depending on district cycle). County offices on the ballot may include County Board members, potentially the Sheriff, County Clerk, and other countywide positions depending on term expirations. There is no U.S. Senate seat from Illinois up for election in 2026 (Illinois Senate seats are up in 2028), and the Governor's race is not on the ballot (Governor elected in 2022). Voters will also decide on any state constitutional amendments or advisory questions, county referenda, and potentially city questions if placed on the ballot. Specific candidate lists become available when filing opens in late 2025 through early 2026. Illinois voters can request vote-by-mail (absentee) ballots online at www.elections.il.gov, by mail, or in person at the Clark County Clerk's office. Any registered voter may vote by mail without providing an excuse. Applications must be received by the Clark County Clerk no later than five days before Election Day. Voted mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted. Early voting is available at designated locations (typically the Clark County Clerk's office and potentially other sites) beginning 40 days before Election Day.