County Commissioners

The Morgan County Commissioners are a group of elected officials charged with administering the county government. The Morgan County commission is made up of three individuals. The commission acts as the executive of the local government, levys local taxes, administers county governmental services such as prisons, courts, public health oversight, property registration, building code enforcement, and public works such as road maintenance.

Vice Chairman – Michael D. Woods, Democrat
Current Term: October 1, 2024 to November 30, 2026
Next election: November, 2026

Email: mwoods@morgancounty-il.com


Commissioner – Racer Wood, Republican
Current Term: December 4, 2024 to November 30, 2030
Next election: November, 2030

Email: rwood@morgancounty-il.com


Chairman – Michael Wankel, Republican
Current Term: December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2028
Next election: November, 2028

Email: mwankel@morgancounty-il.com