Why Does Voting In Local Elections Matter?

Early voting has already begun in Collinsville. On the ballot you will be able to vote on Collinsville City Council, Collinsville Township, Collinsville School District Board and Collinsville Library Board.

Election Day is Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

These positions may not seem important to some, but they are! These positions help shape our community in a big way and continue to keep Collinsville the City we love.

Here is why your vote makes a difference in local elections:

1. Direct Impact on Your Community:
   Local Boards make the decisions on City repairs, road work, public safety, City ordinances, school funding, Library programs, and more that do affect you and your family every day.
2. Your Voice Matters:
   Local elections have shown to have a lower voter turnout than national elections. By voting in your local elections, your voice can make a difference. Your individual vote carries more weight, due to the lesser population than a national election.
3. Leaders That Represent You:
   Voting in your local elections gives you the chance to elect leaders who share your core values and will help build a stronger community and school district.
4. Holding Elected Individuals Accountable:
   Your vote gives you the opportunity to hold those elected accountable for their actions and place the best candidate for your community’s needs.
5. Invest in Collinsville For Future Generations:
   Your vote helps determine how money is spent on schools, parks, libraries, and local development that impacts Collinsville for generations to come.

Make your voice heard. Be the change where it matters most!

Madison County information: 
https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/county_clerk/elections/index.php

St. Clair County information:
https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/county-clerk/elections
 
Below you will see who is running for each position.

• Collinsville City Council - 2 openings, with 3 candidates actively running, yet there are 4 candidates on the ballot.
  • David Seaton, JR.
  • Donna Green
  • Alonzo J. Skipper – publicly withdrawn after ballots were made
  • Eric M. Nagel
• Collinsville Township Supervisor – 1 opening with 2 candidates running.
  • Derrick Keith Cox
  • Charles E. Oberkfell
• Collinsville Township Clerk – 1 opening with 1 candidate running.
  • James W. Achenbach
• Collinsville Township Assessor – 1 opening with 2 candidates running.
  • Peter J. Poletti
  • Chuck Markezich
• Collinsville Township Highway Commissioner – 1 opening with 1 candidate running.
  • Kathy Trucano-Hoelscher
• Collinsville Township Trustees – 4 openings with 5 candidates running.
  • Michael J. Prosser
  • Brad Sewell
  • Margot Ann Crowell
  • Mathhew R. Guenther
  • Clinton M. Ball
• Collinsville Library Trustee – 6 YEAR TERM – 2 openings with 4 candidates running.
  • Kenneth Norsworthy
  • Kelly Balaco-Reeder
  • Ian J. Ashcraft
  • Benjamin Wells
• Collinsville Library Trustee – 2YEAR TERM – 1 opening with 2 candidates running.            
  • Kathleen Murphy
  • Shannon M. Lawton-Oboyle
• Collinsville School District Board - 3 openings with 5 candidates running.
  • Gary A. Peccola
  • Lori A. Billy
  • Rick Casey
  • Jennifer K. Hasamear
  • Jeree Bronnbauer

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