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Early voting numbers

November 3, 2026 election · Reported through October 28, 2026

Secondary source report

Reported in-person early ballots
2,543
Reported mail returns
1,384
Reported total participation
3,927

Secondary republication of election-office aggregate counts. The reporting date is the dated source snapshot, not a claim that every county reported at the same time. Registration-party, historical comparisons and forecasts are excluded. Only counties without a separately listed city election authority are included. The six split county/city reporting areas are provided in a separate reviewed report. The in-person figures include reported grace-period ballots. The publisher labels counts as cast/accepted; they are not certified election results.

Source: PollingSource · Checked October 29, 2026

This is a dated snapshot, not a live count. These preliminary participation totals may be revised. They do not show candidate results or predict an election outcome.

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Voting information on file

Published sample ballots
1
Published polling places
23
Mapped polling places
14

For the November 3, 2026 election. These count records published on this site. Zero means no published records here; it does not establish that none exist in the county. Early-voting reports above have their own dates.

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Coles County · 44 precincts on file

2020 Census voting-district reference · U.S. Census Bureau

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Your ballot and where to vote

Your November 3 ballot

As of October 18, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Sample ballots

Sample ballots available for places in Coles County. Check the municipality, precinct or ballot style shown on each document to find the ballot that applies to you.

  • Countywide publication specimen; only applicable contests appear on a voter’s ballot
    0 contests matched to our directory
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    Reviewed transcription. Check the precinct or ballot style below; choices can differ by address. See the linked original for the complete ballot and voting instructions.

    Reviewed candidate excerpts from this ballot (partial; consult the linked original for all contests, measures and instructions). FOR COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER: Julie Coe FOR COUNTY TREASURER: George E. Edwards FOR SHERIFF: Kent Martin FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 1 District 1: Thomas (Tom) Sherman FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 5 District 5: John L Doty FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 7 District 7: Summar Smith FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 9 District 9: David Johnson FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 11 District 11: Robert G. Bennett FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 12 District 12: Bristole Zimmerman
Races and candidates on the Coles County ballot (16)

Where to vote

As of October 18, 2026

Early voting · Oct 28 – Oct 30

  • Eastern Illinois University
    1720 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920 · University Union - Bridge Lounge
    Not shown on the map; see address
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    Wed, Oct 28 – Fri, Oct 30
    10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Election Day · Tuesday, November 3 · 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  • Ashmore Community Center
    211 South Illinois, Ashmore
    Not shown on the map; see address
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  • Broadway Christian Church
    1205 South 9th Street, Mattoon
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  • Burgess-Osborne Auditorium
    1701 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon
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  • City Hall
    301 East State Highway133, Oakland
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  • CUSD #1, School Administration Office
    410 West Polk, Charleston
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  • East Side Nazarene Church
    2129 South 9th Street, Mattoon
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  • First Baptist Church
    2800 University Drive, Charleston
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  • First Presbyterian Church
    10 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon
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  • First Southern Baptist Church
    3521 Dewitt Avenue, Mattoon
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  • Grace Fellowship Church
    2220 Western Avenue, Mattoon
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  • HOME Church
    2350 Madison Avenue, Charleston
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  • Hutton Fire Protection District
    21049 Westfield Road, Charleston
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  • Lafayette Township Building
    9421 Old State Road, Mattoon
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  • Lincoln Fire Protection District
    305 Main Street, Lerna
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  • Masonic Temple
    651 W. Lincoln Avenue, Charleston
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  • Morgan Township Building
    1500 North St., Bushton
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  • Newman Catholic Center
    500 Roosevelt Avenue, Charleston
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  • Paradise Town Hall
    2099 N County Rd 190E, Mattoon
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  • Salvation Army Citadel
    1300 Richmond Avenue, Mattoon
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  • Seven Hickory Town Hall
    14377 Onyx Street, Fairgrange
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  • St. Charles Catholic Church
    921 Madison Avenue, Charleston
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  • Town Hall
    Commercial Street, Humboldt
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Offices

Coles County Circuit Clerk
County · Executive
Coles County Clerk
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Coles County Clerk and Recorder
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Coles County Coroner
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Coles County Sheriff
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Coles County State's Attorney
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Coles County Treasurer
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Coles County Board Member, District 1
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Coles County Board Member, District 11
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Coles County Board Member, District 12
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Coles County Board Member, District 5
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Coles County Board Member, District 7
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Coles County Board Member, District 9
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Coles County Chair, County Board
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Races & candidates

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Attorney General of Illinois Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Illinois
Coles County Board Member, District 1 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
  • Tom Sherman Republican Election-stage party: Republican
Coles County Board Member, District 11 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
Coles County Board Member, District 12 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
Coles County Board Member, District 5 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
  • John L Doty Republican Election-stage party: Republican
Coles County Board Member, District 7 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
Coles County Board Member, District 9 Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
Coles County Clerk and Recorder Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
  • Julie Coe Republican Election-stage party: Republican
Coles County Sheriff Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
  • Kent Martin Republican · incumbent Election-stage party: Republican
Coles County Treasurer Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
  • George Edwards Republican · incumbent Election-stage party: Republican
Comptroller of Illinois Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Illinois
Governor of Illinois Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Illinois
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Illinois
Secretary of State of Illinois Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Illinois
Treasurer of Illinois Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Illinois
U.S. Senate Illinois Nov. 3, 2026 · November 3, 2026 General Election — Illinois

Recent officeholder updates

Darrell Cox
Coles County Chair, County Board
Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Ed Schniers
Coles County Coroner
Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Jesse Danley
Coles County State's Attorney
Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Melissa Hurst
Coles County Circuit Clerk
Updated 1 week, 2 days ago
Kent Martin
Coles County Sheriff
Updated 3 weeks, 6 days ago
George Edwards
Coles County Treasurer
Updated 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Julie Coe
Coles County Clerk
Updated 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elections

November 3, 2026 General Election — Coles County
General
Nov. 3, 2026

Sources

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External ID: census-county-17029-2026
URL: https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2026_Gazetteer/2026_Gaz_counties_national.zip
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