Matthew W. Smith (Edgar County Sheriff, Illinois, candidate 2026)
Matthew W. Smith (Republican Party) is running for election to the Edgar County Sheriff in Illinois. Smith is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
[1]Biography
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Elections
Republican primary
Republican primary for Edgar County Sheriff
Doug Cochran (R), Matthew W. Smith (R), and Rich D. Wilson II (R) are running in the Republican primary for Edgar County Sheriff on March 17, 2026.
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2026 Elections
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