Election 2026 Voter Guide - What's on the ballot in McLean County
The 2026 general election is Nov. 3. Voters will elect Illinois' governor, a U.S. senator and House members from Illinois, and McLean County government officials, among other races.
Early voting begins Sept. 24.
As a reminder, McLean County has two election authorities. Bloomington voters are handled by the Bloomington Election Commission. Voters in Normal and rural McLean County are served by the McLean County clerk.
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McLean County Clerk
- After forum, Bloomington-Normal unions endorse Democrats across the board for November elections
- McLean County Board chair addresses tax errors, delays in records overhaul
- Corrected tax bills are in the mail to overcharged Hudson Township taxpayers
- Lake Bloomington property owners incorrectly charged on 2026 tax bills
- McLean County Clerk says it's 'game on' after police question staff about overtime pay
McLean County Board
- McLean County loans Hudson $81,000 to cover property tax error
- History Maker John McIntyre champions bipartisanship, in more than just politics
- McLean County Board approves restrictive data center zoning requirements
- McLean County ZBA sends more stringent data center rules to county board
- Former Bloomington alderman announces a bid for McLean County Board
U.S. House
- Weatherman-turned-congressman Eric Sorensen wants to guide weather preparedness from D.C.
- Israel, transgender athletes and semiconductors: What Central Illinois congressmen considered in recent defense spending vote
- LaHood, Sorensen have big cash advantages in re-election bids
- U.S. Rep. LaHood eager for World Cup tournament to begin this week
- U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood and Democratic opponent Paul Nolley differ on war powers vote
Illinois Governor
U.S. Senate
Other Election News
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Jon Albee is running unopposed to replace Sheriff Matt Lane, who is retiring. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail, which draws heavily from a shared sales tax agreement. -
Illinois election officials said this week they believe the state’s voter registration are accurate and up to date and that safeguards are in place to prevent non-U.S. citizens from inadvertently becoming registered to vote. -
The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to top election officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., warning they could be held criminally liable for allowing noncitizens to vote. -
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says a national housing bill is likely to become law even though President Trump is holding it hostage. The president last week canceled a signing ceremony for what's called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act until Congress acts on his voting security bill. -
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke to McLean County Democrats at a private event in support of upcoming races in the 2026 election. He spoke to WGLT about his thoughts on Iran, redistricting and more. -
The chair of the McLean County Board said the recent awarding of $1.7 million in mental health and human service funding shows the potential of an intergovernmental agreement using shared tax money to improve the community. -
Crockett said it's time for a fresh face in the office and he wants to do innovative things other county clerks do, such as employ universal polling places. -
Attendees at Normal Township's annual meeting Tuesday voted to add a nonbinding question to the November ballot, allowing residents to express opinions on a state law prohibiting state-funded institutions from involvement with companies that don't support Israel. -
Republican Dillan Vancil was declared the winner shortly before 10 p.m. while leading by about 4,800 votes over Julie Bickelhaupt. -
Turnout in McLean County (including Bloomington voters) reached only 21.2% in this midterm, nonpresidential year primary election. That’s the third straight decline in turnout in elections of this type.
