February 16, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Democratic and Republican caucuses select candidates

For the first time in 30 years, citizens attended the Democratic Caucus in St. Joseph on Monday night.


Five people attended the Democratic Caucus on Monday night.


Kelly Skinner, Alexis West-Henkelman and Peter Shaw were nominated to run as democratic candidates for village trustee.


At the Republican Caucus, 25 people attended and voted for Jim Wagner, Art Rapp, and Dan Davis to appear on the ballot.


All three currently serve as village trustees.

The consolidated election will take place on April 4, 2023.

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