Kathy Michael officially is running for a fifth term as the McLean County Clerk in next year's election.
The Republican incumbent announced her bid for re-election in a media release Sunday, with an informal campaign kickoff gathering planned for Monday night at a Bloomington restaurant.
Michael has held the position since 2010, winning her current term with a victory over Democratic challenger Laura McBurney.
In her release, Michael described the duties of the clerk’s office, which incorporated the responsibilities of the county recorder’s office in 2012, as “both challenging and rewarding.”
Among key accomplishments during her tenure, Michael points to digitizing county records in the Recording Division, implementing free property checks, continual information technology upgrades, and service improvements such as adding a drive-up facility and launching online video appointments for marriage licenses.
She also notes her office has overseen 26 elections without any reports of fraud or voter suppression.
The 2026 primary election is March 17. The general election is Nov. 3.
