The body that oversees elections in the city of Bloomington has a vacancy following the resignation of one of its members.
The Bloomington Election Commission is seeking applicants to fill the commissioner seat Terry Luce is vacating. Luce, a Republican, chose not to seek reappointment after her term expired on Dec. 31.
The commission has three members who serve three-year terms. The board must have at least one Republican and one Democrat. The chosen candidate can be from either party.
McLean County Judge Rebecca Foley will make the appointment. The term is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2028.
Applications can be sent by Feb. 1 to Bloomington Board of Election Commissioners, 121 N. Main St., Bloomington, Ill., 61701.
Interim director
Stephanie Hanner has been serving as the commission’s acting executive director since Luke Streamlau’s death in October.
The commission had posted the job to its website, but Hanner said the commission now plans to fill the seat after the primary elections.
The election is set for March 17. Early voting begins Feb. 5.
