Sangamon County Board Accepting Applications for District 12 Vacancy

The Sangamon County Board Office has begun accepting applications to fill the vacancy for District 12 following the resignation of former board member Mr. Marc Ayers. The application period will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 8th, 2026.

To be eligible, applicants must be from the same political party as the previous officeholder, which for District 12 is the Democratic Party. Additionally, candidates must be registered voters within District 12 and have resided in Sangamon County for at least one year prior to the appointment. A map outlining the boundaries of District 12 can be found on the County's website at SangamonIL.gov, under the news section.

Interested individuals who meet these qualifications are encouraged to submit their resume, a letter of interest, and any supporting documents (such as letters of recommendation) via email to County@SangamonIL.gov or deliver them in person to the Sangamon County Board Office, 200 S. Ninth St., 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62701

The candidate selected will be named at the County Board meeting on June 9th, 2026.

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