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Scott Syrcle (Pike County Treasurer, Illinois, candidate 2026)

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Scott Syrcle
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Candidate, Pike County Treasurer
Elections and appointments
Last election
March 17, 2026
Education
High school
Pittsfield High School
Contact

Scott Syrcle (Republican Party) ran for election to the Pike County Treasurer in Illinois. Syrcle was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[source]

Syrcle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

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Biography

Scott Syrcle provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 9, 2026:

  • High school: Pittsfield High School
  • Incumbent officeholder: Yes

Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Pike County Treasurer

Susan Pitchford (R) and Scott Syrcle (R) ran in the Republican primary for Pike County Treasurer on March 17, 2026.


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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Scott Syrcle completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Syrcle's responses.

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I'm a lifelong resident of Pike County. I graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1975. My wife Cheryl and I have raised 6 children in the Hardin Township area. We have been members of the Pittsfield Assembly of God church for 45+ years.

Prior to becoming Pike County Treasurer, I served on the Pike County Board for 18 years and was Chairman of the Board for the last 10 of those years. I served on the Hardin Township Board for 24 years and was Supervisor for the last 16 of those years.

I've strived to run the office in a friendly and courteous, staying within budget constraints. I've tried to answer every question that comes to us and if we can't, we'll point them in the right direction for the answers that they need. I have built my life on the foundations of Honesty, Integrity and Accountability. Although the last 5 years have been a real challenge, I will continue to speak the truth!
  • Continue to run the office in a friendly and courteous way.
  • Almost 30 years of experience in Pike County government.
  • Honesty, I answer to a higher calling that I will not compromise!!
Honesty, Integrity and Accountability. To be truthful in everything I do!

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