Marc Bell for Sheriff
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Marc Bell is a retired IL State Police Master Sergeant and 28 year Springfield resident running as the Democratic candidate for Sangamon County Sheriff. Marc E.
Bell is a retired Illinois State Police Master Sergeant. Marc was born November 16, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up on the west side of Chicago. Marc attended and graduated from Midwestern Christian Academy and Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. He has a Bachelor's of Arts Degree from Chicago State University. Marc joined the Illinois State Police in June 1985 at the age of 21. He was assigned to numerous units across the state, which included patrol, investigation, and intelligence. Marc retired from the Illinois State Police on December 31, 2013 with over 28 years of dedicated service. Marc has been married to Aissa for 32 years. They have three adult daughters: Falen, Marchay, and Lachay; and one grandson Marc. Marc and his family relocated from Chicago to the Springfield area in September of 1997. He became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in April 2000. While chapter president in 2007, Marc was instrumental in establishing the Mu Delta Lambda Charitable Foundation, which promotes higher education, healthful living, and affordable housing. The Mu Delta Lambda Charitable Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in college scholarships to Springfield area students. Marc was appointed to the Chatham Police and Fire Commission by Chatham Village President Tom Gray in 2009 and served as a Commissioner from 2009-2011. Marc is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. He is on the Executive Board of the NOBLE Land of Lincoln Chapter. Marc was a member of the following Labor Unions: The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union; The Fraternal Order of Police, Troopers Lodge 41, and the Teamsters. He served on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Illinois Capitol Region. Marc is also a mentor at Du Bois Elementary School in Springfield School District #186 and is a School Resource Officer for the Ball-Chatham School District #5.
09/08/2026
On Sunday afternoon I attended the Annual Pan-African Celebration in Rushville. IL. The attendees, music and food made it an amazing cultural experience.
09/07/2026
Thank you so much to all the volunteers that came out Saturday to make our Canvass Launch a huge success. After knocking doors we attended the Trades and Labor Picnic in Chatham; the Springfield Oyster and B**r Festival and the Auburn Labor Day Celebration.
09/06/2026
Friday Night Heat!!! Last night was pretty toasty in Pleasant Plains for the Cardinals vs Maroa-Forsyth Trojans football game. The teams and the dedicated fans braved the heat for another great game.
09/05/2026
It was another busy week of knocking doors and Bingo events. I ran into some of my Divine Nine Family and made new friends at Near North Village and Sangamon Towers.
09/01/2026
Election Day is approximately 60 days away but Early Voting starts on September 24th in Sangamon County. This Saturday we are having our Canvass Launch. If you would like to volunteer, please click the link below. Hope to see you Saturday.
https://platform.winnable.app/events/95-canvass-launch-with-nikki-nwfjdpab
08/31/2026
Sunday Funday!! We stopped in Glenarm for the End of Summer Bash; in Springfield at CAP 1908 and in Curran for the Trails End Saloon Sock Hop. Great weekend in Sangamon County.
08/31/2026
We had a busy Saturday. We knocked doors in Springfield near Centennial Park. Then we stopped by the New Beginnings Apostolic Church Block Party and the Union Baptist Church 155th Anniversary Cookout. We ended the day at the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Fish Fry.
08/30/2026
Another time to get together! Please join me and David Timm on September 9th at the Grainery in Pleasant Plains, IL.
As always, please consider helping out my campaign by volunteering, yard signs or donating to my ActBlue:
Volunteering:
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Yard signs:
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Donations to ActBlue:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/marc-bell-1
08/30/2026
Last night Paul Jenkins Field was packed for the Williamsville Bullets and the Auburn Trojans to do battle on the gridiron. Two great teams. Another exciting Friday night game.
08/29/2026
Yesterday I attended the AMVET’s 7th Annual Golf Outing at the Oaks Golf Course. I ran into some of my old ISP buddies on the links.
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P. O. Box 20036
Springfield, IL
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