Election 2026

One of the contested races for McLean County Board is in District 10 on Bloomington-Normal's east side, where Democrat Corey Beirne seeks re-election to a second term. His challenger is Republican Matt Steinkoenig.

McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael defended her record and addressed recent administrative errors while facing a challenge from Democrat Joshua Crockett at WGLT's candidate forum. Crockett pointed to budget overruns and tax bill mistakes as a call for new leadership, while the incumbent Republican argued her office has corrected course and remains financially sound.

Pritzker and Bailey sparred over President Donald Trump, the Chicago Bears, data centers and more.

Republican incumbent Geoff Tompkins is seeking a second term as a county board member. His challenger is Democrat John Poling, who is making his first run for office.

The two candidates running for the open seat in McLean County Board District 9 are both new to the county board but have served the community in different ways.

Gov. JB Pritzker will head to South Carolina on Saturday to address the state's NAACP chapter. The Palmetto State will host the first Democratic presidential primary in January 2028.

Democrat Buck Farley has represented District 5 on the McLean County Board since 2023. He and his Republican opponent, former bank examiner Jeff Lord, describe finances as their top priority.

Democratic challenger Paul Nolley used a WTVP candidate forum with Republican Darin LaHood to paint the incumbent as a member of the Washington elite, more concerned with currying favor with special interests and corporations than helping people in his district. The election is Nov. 3.

Republican Jerry Klinkner is challenging incumbent William Bessler, a Democrat, for the seat to serve District 4 on the McLean County Board. The candidates agree on cost of living as a key issue, but differ in how to achieve lower costs.

The Illinois Republican Party is asking the attorney general’s office to oversee the Champaign County clerk’s efforts to correct mislabeled ballots that were sent to hundreds of voters.