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Jim Root (Macon County Sheriff, Illinois, candidate 2026)

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Jim Root
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Candidate, Macon County Sheriff
Elections and appointments
Next election
March 17, 2026
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Jim Root (Republican Party) is running for election to the Macon County Sheriff in Illinois. Root is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[source]

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Republican primary for Macon County Sheriff

Jim Root (R) is running in the Republican primary for Macon County Sheriff on March 17, 2026.


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