Interested candidates had until Dec. 17 to file their nominating petitions. The local election board determines the number of signatures required to earn a spot on the ballot.
According to local election officials and the Illinois State Board of Elections, the following individuals will appear on the ballot next month:
Consolidated Election Ballot for City of Benton
Name
Position Seeking
Address
Marian Smith Furlow
Alderman
611 S Thomas St
Philip Steinmetz
Alderman
5547 Satch Rd,
Tom Carter
Commissioner
607 N Stotlar St
John D Mohr
Commissioner
307 N Grand St,
Albert Smith
Commissioner
701 Diamond St
Donald Storey
Commissioner
1208 S Commercial St,
Chris Sawyer
Commissioner
311 W Park
Lee Messersmith
Commissioner
26 Lewis Ln,
Ian Zane Perkins
Commissioner
510 N Madison St
Cathy Ann Garavalia
Commissioner
9800 Hillcrest Lane
Brandon Overton
Commissioner
111 W Park St
Fred Kondritz
Mayor
1317 Whiserway
Roy Simpkins
Mayor
205 N Studell St
Source: City of Benton and the Illinois State Board of Elections
**Party affiliation is not declared by candidates in local elections. LGIS has determined party
affiliation for candidates based on the party designation for the primary election in which they
last voted.
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