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
- Audit suggests Mental Health and Public Safety Fund has a deficit, not a surplus
- 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
U.S. House
- State grant completes funding package for air cargo road project at CIRA
- 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
Illinois Governor
U.S. Senate
Other Election News
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Bloomington Election Commissioner Diana Hauman has resigned in the face of a complaint about social media posts she made in May, rather than face a court fight over her status as a commissioner. -
A federal judge in Springfield says the Illinois State Board of Elections is not required to hand over the state’s complete voter registration database, including sensitive personal information, to the Department of Justice. -
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. -
New Illinois Republican Party Chair Bob Grogan hopes voters are getting tired of Gov. JB Pritzker and it will help Republican candidates in the midterm elections. -
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. -
Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted against the recent war powers act resolution in the House requiring an end to the war in Iran, even though LaHood has repeatedly said he wants the war to wind down. -
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. -
Kevin Lower has announced he'll compete for an open seat, hoping to represent south Bloomington on the county board. Lower previously served on Bloomington City Council, and unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2017.
