Winnebago County

Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Sample ballots

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

• Sample 2026 General Election Ballot
  Posted Oct 3, 2026 · 23 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: Lori Gummow FOR COUNTY TREASURER: Theresa Grennan FOR COUNTY SHERIFF: Gary Caruana FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 1: Aaron Booker FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 4: Brad Lindmark FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 5: David Tassoni FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 6: Matthew J. Gabel FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 7: Paul M. Arena FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 8: Chad Bryden Eric West FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 9: John Penney FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 12 UN-EXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM: Freddy De La Trinidad FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT 15: Burt Gerl Kimberly Haley

Early voting · Sep 24 – Nov 2

• Harlem Alpine Shopping Center
  1965 Harlem Road, Loves Park, IL
  Get directions

  Wed, Oct 7 – Fri, Oct 9

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Mon, Oct 12 – Fri, Oct 16

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Mon, Oct 19 – Fri, Oct 23

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Sat, Oct 24

  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  Sun, Oct 25

  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30

  9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1

  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  Mon, Nov 2

  9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Winnebago County Administration Building
  404 Elm St., Rockford, IL · 4th Floor
  Get directions

  Thu, Sep 24 – Fri, Sep 25

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Mon, Sep 28 – Fri, Oct 2

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Mon, Oct 5 – Fri, Oct 9

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Mon, Oct 12 – Fri, Oct 16

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Mon, Oct 19 – Fri, Oct 23

  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Sat, Oct 24

  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  Sun, Oct 25

  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30

  9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

  Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1

  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  Mon, Nov 2

  9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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