Cody Rose For Marion County Sheriff

10/22/2026

My fellow Marion County citizens, please see the letter below from the Veterans Service Office of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. 🇺🇸🫡

10/21/2026

Copied from Gavin Cass: Yesterday, the judge upheld the Electoral Board's decision, and Anthony Decker stays on the ballot.

I want to be clear about one thing: even Decker's own brief to the court admits that no weighted vote was held at the caucus.

Illinois law entitles each precinct committeeman to a weighted vote when filling a vacancy in nomination like this one, but no weighted vote occurred.

The court ruled it could only review the Electoral Board's record. The Electoral Board refused to hear any evidence about the caucus, so there was nothing in that record to review, and by law the Circuit Court couldn't take new evidence either.

This has never been about who the nominee is. It's about whether the process the law requires was followed.

Here's the law, 10 ILCS 5/7-61:
"In the proceedings to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy or to fill a vacancy in the nomination, each precinct… shall, through its representative on such central or managing committee, be entitled to one vote for each ballot voted in such precinct… by the primary electors of its party at the primary election immediately preceding the meeting at which such vacancy is to be filled."

What that means in plain words: when a party fills a vacancy in nomination like this one, each precinct committeeman's vote is supposed to count based on how many PEOPLE in their precinct voted in that party's last primary. A committeeman from a precinct where 300 PEOPLE voted in the primary carries more weight than one from a precinct where 30 voted in the primary. That way, the choice reflects the REPUBLICAN VOTERS, not just a show of hands in the room.

Read it yourself: https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/001000050K7-61.htm

I'm not accusing any specific person of wrongdoing, and this isn't personal against anyone. But at what point does the law matter?

The committeemen in that room represented roughly 4,439 Republican primary VOTERS across Marion County. The law says those VOTERS' voices should be counted through a weighted vote. Instead, the nominee was chosen by a show of hands that nobody counted, and it was reported as unanimous. It was NOT unanimous.

So here's my ask. Don't just scroll past this. Read the law yourself. Show up to your local party meetings and ask questions. There are precincts in this county with NO COMMITTEEMAN AT ALL, which means nobody is speaking for those VOTERS. If that's your precinct, step up and run. And on November 3rd, make sure you vote. These positions and these processes belong to the VOTERS and The PEOPLE, and they only work when we show up and hold the party accountable.

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A judge affirmed the Marion County Election Board’s decision to uphold Anthony Decker’s Republican nomination for sheriff, allowing votes for him to be counted ...

10/20/2026

Some fights find you. This one found all of us.

When I saw that the people of Marion County had no real choice for Sheriff, I couldn't sit back and accept it. So I stepped away from my paycheck, took a leave of absence, and put my name forward as a write-in. Not for me, but so every voter in this county could have a choice.

I've served before. I learned that you don't quit when it gets hard, and you never leave anyone behind. That's how I'm running this race.

It has not been easy. There's a legal battle that may have to go all the way to the Appellate Court before we get a just ruling. Every step has been uphill. But every week more of you stop me at the store, message me, and ask the same thing: "How can I help?"

Here's how.

🇺🇸 Donate. $10, $25, $100, whatever you can. It keeps this campaign moving and keeps this fight alive.
🪧 Get a sign. Put it in your yard and show your neighbors they're not alone.
👕 Wear the shirt. Every shirt starts a conversation.
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A write-in winning an office like this almost never happens. But "almost never" isn't "never." Marion County has a chance to make history, and it doesn't happen without you.

In 2 weeks this county decides. Every dollar given today goes to work right away.

I won't back down. I won't be quiet. And I'm still Standing Tall.

Come stand with me.

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No party money. No TV. Signs, cards, and gas to the outer townships. That is the whole budget.

10/20/2026

Hi, I'm Cody Rose, and I'm running for Marion County Sheriff as a write-in.

I grew up right here in Marion County. My grandfather was a deputy, my father was a police officer in Centralia, and I'm the third generation of law enforcement in this county. I served 12 and a half years in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Ranger, then came home and put on the badge. Today I serve you on the Marion County Board as the EMA liaison.

I'm not a politician. I'm a cop, a soldier, a husband, a dad, and a Christian.

My name will NOT be printed on the ballot. On November 3rd, write in CODY ROSE for Marion County Sheriff.

🇺🇸 votecodyrose.com

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10/19/2026

Where did Marion County's COVID relief money go? How much went to our Public Safety Agencies besides the Jail?

Marion County got $7,226,635 in federal ARPA money. So did every county around us. Here's how much each county government gave to its fire departments and ambulance services, from the counties' own reports to the U.S. Treasury:

Jefferson: $1,775,000 to 7 fire protection districts
Washington: $1,533,689 for ambulance service and local fire departments
Fayette: $928,917 for trucks and gear in 5 fire departments
Wayne: $681,854 to 4 fire departments and 2 ambulance services
Effingham: $495,600 for fire department radios
Marion: $60,000. to 8 volunteer fire departments.
Clay: $39,000 for a fire training facility
Clinton put $2.08 million (so far) into a countywide radio system instead of direct grants.

Marion County reported 96% of its money, $6,967,635, as one line: "Remodel and Repair" of county buildings, including the courthouse, jail and Law Enforcement Center.

Building repairs matter. But our volunteer firefighters and ambulance crews kept answering calls through COVID, and they got less than 1% of the relief money.

As your Sheriff, I'll fight for public safety dollars to reach the people who answer the call and where the Taxpayers voted for it to go! Regardless, if that requires me to do better budgeting and long term planning.

Sources are in bottom of the slide. Check them yourself.

Write in Cody Rose for Sheriff. votecodyrose.com
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10/18/2026

So proud of my daughter, Grayce Rose ( #10), for being named 2026 OBC Softball First Team All-Conference as a Catcher for the Iuka Pirates! 🥎💚

Anyone who has played the position knows catching is the toughest job on the field. You're in the crouch every pitch, you take foul tips off the mask, you block balls in the dirt, you call the game, and you see the whole field. It takes grit, focus, and leadership, and Grayce brings all three every time she puts on the gear.

A big congratulations to her Pirate teammates too: Shaylee Vest (First Team, Pitcher) and Lilly Krajefska (Honorable Mention, 3B). Three Iuka girls recognized across the conference says a lot about this team and their coaches. Congratulations as well to every young lady selected across the OBC. It was a great season of softball.

Thank you to the coaches, parents, and fans who show up for these kids every game. Our young people are what make this community worth serving.

Grayce, you earned this. Your dad couldn't be prouder. ❤️

10/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to North Lincoln Blvd in Centralia today. Smoked ribs, hamburgers, pork burgers and hot dogs, with fellowship. Families brought their children, played football and broke bread together in peace and love. That is what this county is about.
On November 3, write in Cody Rose for Sheriff and fill in the oval. Both steps, or it does not count.
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10/17/2026

Come Hang Out with Cody Rose at Jack's – Let's Play

Thank you to everyone who came out, and to those we were able to get photos with! We had great conversations and met some new friends.

Probably the greatest part of all of this has been the wonderful people I've been able to meet.

All the dart tournament, golf simulator users thanks for allowing us to share the area with you.

Thanks again! Our next event will be in the Salem area stayed tuned!