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Root is seeking a third term and has served since June 2021. Beck is currently a deputy at the Sheriff's Office.
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Deputy Shane Beck is running against current Macon County Sheriff Jim Root as a write-in candidate in the Republican primary.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon County Sheriff Jim Root has announced he will run for reelection in 2022.
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MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Jim Root was sworn in as Macon County Sheriff Monday morning.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Jim Root will be sworn in as Macon County sheriff on June 21, the sheriff's office announced.
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MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The trial for the 2018 Macon County Sheriff’s race continued on Wednesday with testimony from witnesses.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The legal battle continues Wednesday for the recount in the Macon County Courthouse over the 2018 Macon County Sheriff's race.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Tentative dates have been added to the 2018 Macon County sheriff race trial that could extend it into 2021.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The date for the 2018 Macon County sheriff's race has been set for early Decatur.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon County officials have again postponed the 2018 Macon County sheriff's race recount trial.