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Christian County Races Feature State's Attorney, Sherriff, and Multiple County Board Positions

Today is the General Election. While many eyes are on the governor’s race, there are lots of contested local government races to pay attention to in Central Illinois. 

 

In Christian County, two of the races with the most attention involve the Sheriff’s Office and the State’s Attorney.  Incumbent Republican Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp enters the race with over 11 years experience in the role. While Independent Challenger D.J. Mathon wants to bring his experience as Chief of Kincaid Police to the office. 

 

In the State’s Attorney race, this is the first election for incumbent Democrat Wes Poggenpohl. Christian County’s last State’s Attorney, Mike Havera, appointed Poggenpohl after Havera accepted a federal court position in late 2021. Poggenpohl is taking on Republican Challenger and defense attorney John McWard. 

 

On the County board, incumbent Republican and board Chairman Matt Wells, attempting to fight off a emocrat and republican challenger. Democrat Kent DeLay and Republican Jean Vanderbergh take on Wells, where two will be elected.  

 

Democrat Robert DeClerck challenging District 2 incumbent Republicans David Puccetti and Vicki McMahon. Two will be elected. 

 

While in District 3, Republican challenger David Buckles takes on incumbent Republican Michael Specha and Democratic board member Beverly Graham. Two will be elected. 

 

Rounding out the Christian County races, County Clerk and Recorder features incumbent Democrat Jacque Willison. Republican Jodie Badman is the challenger. 

 

Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for Election Night coverage and all the results. 

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