Candidate Filing Underway for March Primary

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Published on November 27 2023 1:19 pm
Last Updated on November 27 2023 4:42 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Candidate filing got underway Monday morning for the March 2024 primary election.

In Effingham County contests, three incumbents filed for the Republican nominatons for countywide office. Those are Kim Rhodes, who is seeking re-election as County Coroner; Tammy Kreke, who is seeking a full term as Circuit Clerk; and Aaron Jones, who is seeking a full term as State's Attorney. Kreke was appointed Circuit Clerk when John Niemerg retired in mid-term. Jones was appointed State's Attorney when Bryan Kibler was elected resident circuit judge. On Monday afternoon, Matthew Brown filed for the Republican nomination for County Coroner, indicating a challege with Rhodes for the nomination.

Two incumbent County Board members filed for another term. One is Democrat Doug McCain, who is seeking re-election to the Board from District G. The other is Republican Tim Ellis, who was appointed to fill out the term from District C when Jeremy Kyle resigned from the Board shortly after his election due to an expected move outside his district.

In addition to Coroner, Circuit Clerk and State's Attorney, the County Board seats from Districts C, D, F, G and I will be filled.

Meanwhile, candidates for state and federal legislative and judicial offices began filing on Monday. 

Both incumbent Mike Bost of Murphysboro and challenger Darren Bailey of Xenia filed for the Republican nomination for 12th District US Congressman. 

Incumbent Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville and challenger Marsha Webb of Macon filed for the Republican nomination for 107th District State Representative, incumbent Blaine Wilhour of Beecher City filed for 110th District State Representative, and incumbent Adam Niemerg of Dieterich filed for 102nd District State Representative.

In judicial races, Taylorville attorney Dennis Atteberry filed for the republican nomination for circuit judge in the 4th Circuit to fill the vacancy created when Michael McHaney was elected an appellate judge.

The filing period will continue through December 4th.