Candidate Writeups
These candidates have full writeups. For a list of all candidates see the 2022 Election or 2023 Election
Diane Couri-Whithaus for State's Attorney
We do not currently have any biographical or platform information for Diane Couri-Whithaus. Note: County Records show a different email and phone number. The email appeared to be a typo, with the miss... Read More. Updated Jan 18, 2024
Jeffrey L. Entler for County Board
We do not currently have any biographical or platform information for Jeffrey Entler. According to County records, his email address is entler@comcast.net, and his phone number is 217-521-3071. I have... Read More. Updated Jan 18, 2024
Mark Reynolds for School Board
Mark Reynolds wants to "stop socially advancing children that aren't ready to advance"; have "no cell phones in classrooms"; focus on reading, math, and science; engage parents in ... Read More. Updated Mar 29, 2023
Will Wetzel for School Board
Will Wetzel wants to center all decisions around student learning; promote accountability & transparency; use volunteer programs, extracurricular activities, afterschool programs, and peace-making... Read More. Updated Mar 28, 2023
Hannah Wolfe for School Board
Hannah Wolfe wants to: improve math & reading scores; improve the district's reputation; serve 2 full terms; focus on transparency and communication; listen to students, parents, & teachers fo... Read More. Updated Mar 24, 2023
Lisa Gregory for City Council
Lisa Gregory's top three priorities are neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, and improving downtown Decatur. She would like to continue demolitions of defunct structures and wants "... Read More. Updated Mar 24, 2023
Dennis Ralph Cooper for City Council
Dennis Cooper supports FLOCK Cameras, which scan license plates, advocates for "hard sentences" & no plea-deals for gun crimes, and says we need to talk about changing gun laws. He wants... Read More. Updated Mar 23, 2023
Pat McDaniel for City Council
Pat McDaniels wants to "fully fund public safety," including police and fire, support neighborhood revitalization, maintain & improve infrastructure, and work with developers to build ap... Read More. Updated Mar 23, 2023
Marcy Rood for School Trustees - Richland Community College
Answers below were written entirely by Marcy Rood. Minor formatting changes were applied by Decatur Vote. Why are you running for RCC Board of Trustees? I care about the youth and young adults of our ... Read More. Updated Mar 15, 2023
Misty Fronk for School Board
Misty Fronk wants to have an open door policy for students, teachers, and parents to express concerns; raise student proficiency rates to 70%; get signed parental consent before teaching children abou... Read More. Updated Mar 07, 2023
Marcy A Rood for County Board
I sent Marcy Rood a questionnaire prior the the 2022 election. Here are her answers: In your words, what does the County Board do? The County Board is responsible for many programs and departments tha... Read More. Updated Mar 03, 2023
Wayne Dunning for School Trustees - Richland Community College
Pastor Wayne Dunning writes: "I first ran in 1993 and have been on the Board since then. I have always wanted to be a voice for those who feel they aren't being heard. I want the makeup of the fa... Read More. Updated Feb 23, 2023
Bill Clevenger for School Board
Bill Clevenger wants to address "declining enrollment, flat to declining community EAV (Equalized Assessed Value), and escalating costs,"; address budget issues that may emerge after the &qu... Read More. Updated Feb 23, 2023
Jacob Jenkins for School Board
Jacob Jenkins wants to put students first and address "declining academics, school violence and a board that lacks accountability, stability and credibility"; chronic student absenteeism; an... Read More. Updated Feb 01, 2023
Karl Coleman for City Council
Karl Coleman wants more police in our communities who look like the people they're policing, and wants to quell gun violence and address poverty by promoting good schools, good jobs, and mental health... Read More. Updated Jan 31, 2023
Shelith Hansbro for Park District Commissioner
Shelith's focus is on representing the community. While she wants to represent the entire community (including families & children), she's especially focused on African Amercicans, the elderly, an... Read More. Updated Jan 25, 2023
Gina Taylor for School Board
Gina Taylor is focused on diversity and black representation. She wants more black & brown kids to attend Maroa Forsyth schools, saying there are black families in the district that send their kid... Read More. Updated Jan 24, 2023
Datrice Weathers for School Board
Datrice withdrew her candidacy Datrice Weathers's primary campaign promise is to bring community engagement to the board, not just the public speaking at meetings, but being "out and about as a r... Read More. Updated Jan 19, 2023
Shateveon Goforth for County Board
Shatéveon Goforth is a Democrat candidate for Macon County Board District 2, the SouthEast District of Macon County. She is an active member of IBEW Local Union 51. Her Campaign is on Facebook, thoug... Read More. Updated Oct 18, 2022
Grant Noland for County Board
Grant Noland is a Republican running for Macon County Board, District 2. He has no platform information available online and is not on Facebook or Twitter. He was appointed to the County Board in 2015... Read More. Updated Oct 13, 2022
Andrew M Hogan for County Board
Andy Hogan is a Republican candidate for Macon County Board District 2, the SouthEast District of Macon County. He runs a Country Financial office. His campaign is on Facebook, though there is no mean... Read More. Updated Oct 12, 2022
Melverta Wilkins for County Treasurer
Melverta Wilkins is a write-in Democrat candidate for Macon County Treasurer. She's prepared to monitor and process the county finances and ensure investments are good. She's been interested in the tr... Read More. Updated Oct 08, 2022
Andrew R. Weatherford for 6th Circuit Court
Andrew Weatherford is a practicing attorney, running to be Judge in the 6th Circuit Court, presiding in Macon County. He is a fiscally conservative, socially liberal, moderate Democrat. Weatherford do... Read More. Updated Oct 05, 2022
Linda Little for County Board
Linda Little has served on the County Board on and off since 1994. She says "I'm experienced. I think I have a good track record with the county and I'm hoping people will recognize that and give... Read More. Updated Sep 30, 2022
Mike McHaney for 5th Appellate District Court
Judge Mike McHaney is a Republican constitutional originalist running for the 5th Appellate District Court. He agrees with the Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade. He ruled Pritzker's... Read More. Updated Sep 24, 2022
Josh Tanner for County Clerk
Josh Tanner is the Republican candidate for Macon County Clerk and has served as County Clerk since 2018. He has prior experience as the Supervisor of (property tax) Assessments, and as a GIS (Geograp... Read More. Updated Sep 21, 2022
John D Jackson for County Treasurer
John Jackson is focused on improving processes in the Treasurer's office, being timely and efficient, cross-training employees, and using digital tools and automation when appropriate. John served on ... Read More. Updated Sep 02, 2022
Gregory Mattingley for County Board
Greg Mattingley's top priorities are the Macon County Justice system, oversight of county finances, and the needs of officeholders and their employees. Mattingley wishes to support the Adult Redeploy ... Read More. Updated Aug 12, 2022
Elijah England for County Board
Elijah England's top priorities are workers rights, bringing good jobs to the county, and staying on top of constructions projects. He'd also like to represent the Democratic Party in County District ... Read More. Updated Aug 09, 2022
Karl Coleman for County Board
Karl Coleman's three biggest priorities are revitalizing the Macon County business economy, passing environmentally friendly policies and ensuring access to clean air and water, and improving county p... Read More. Updated Aug 05, 2022
Jill L Bergin for County Board
Jill Bergin's three biggest priorities are the environment, transparency with public health data (including COVID), and the controversial redistricting completed in 2021. She has worked with the Democ... Read More. Updated Aug 03, 2022
Shannon Gutierrez Seal for Sheriff
Shannon Gutierrez Seal was slated after the primaries to run as the Democrat Sheriff Candidate, since there were no Democrat Sheriff Candidates in the primaries. She was withdrew from the race after l... Read More. Updated [error]