Your Will County ballot

Patrick Jones (D)
James Reilly (R)

James Reilly (Republican Party) (also known as Jim) is running for election to the Will County Sheriff in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook

Positions, with sources (2)
Campaign priorities: “Introducing Community Policing will be a core priority of my administration.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am dedicated to introducing Community Policing into Will County neighborhoods.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
OfficeCandidates
Will County Board District 1
Vote for 2
Joe Van Duyne (D)
Katie Deane-Schlottman (R)
Debbie Militello (R)

Debbie Militello (Republican Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 1 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am married with 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “It is time to hold the line on taxes and live within our means.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am also passionate about representing the people.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Will County Board District 2
Vote for 2
Bob Howard (D)
Judy Ogalla (R)

Judy Ogalla (Republican Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 2 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “Together we adopted 3 children who are now adults and have the joy of being Grandma to 4 grandchildren.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I'm running for this position to represent the people, not government, not big companies, not a special interest group, but the people who live in County Board District 2.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “Key priorities that I am passionate about: 1) Continue to vote against property tax increases – last year the Republican Caucus worked to get a ZERO levy increase, this year we’re working for a negative 2 percent.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Frankie Pretzel (R)

Frankie Pretzel (Republican Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 2 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook

Positions, with sources (2)
Campaign priorities: “I will continue to vote "NO" on any tax increases or new taxes and will fight hard to keep our levy from increasing!” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I will continue to oppose Solar Projects that are too close to residential communities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Will County Board District 3
Vote for 2
Marc McKirdie (D)
Sherry Newquist (D)

Sherry Newquist (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 3 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a lifelong resident of the south suburbs.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “1) Balance growth and much-needed economic opportunities while maintaining the rural character of the district 2) Maintaining and improving our infrastructure 3) Improving services to the Eastern part of the county” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am a proud lifetime resident of the South Suburbs.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Daniel Butler (R)
Will County Board District 4
Vote for 2
Sheri Boniecki-Cooling (D)
William Pratt (D)

William Pratt (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 4 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a retired IBEW Local 134 Journeyman Wireman, was a hall appointed union steward, worked for the City of Chicago, and worked as a concrete laborer for a time in Local 25 before that as well.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I will tirelessly support and advocate for working people and their families, seniors, and those with special needs 'll work to stop unnecessary tax increases, reign in waste, and demand accountability.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “As I stated above, I have a special needs daughter that I love very much and am very involved with.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Stephen J. Balich (R)
James M. Richmond (R)

James M. Richmond (Republican Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 4 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found

Will County Board District 5
Vote for 2
Karen Johnson (D)
Sherry Williams (D)
James Balonek (R)

James Balonek (Republican Party) (also known as JJ) is running for election to the Will County Board District 5 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am 56 years old, married for 27 years and a father to an amazing daughter.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I'm not running to get re-elected, I'm running to do what's right.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “The future is changing faster than ever before and our communities need to be poised to take advantage of that change.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
David G. Oxley (R)

David G. Oxley (Republican Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 5 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookNo campaign site found

Will County Board District 8
Vote for 2
Michael Crowner (D)
Mica Freeman (D)
Mark V. Revis (R)

Mark V. Revis (Republican Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 8 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Will County Board District 9
Vote for 2
Destinee Ortiz (D)
Alex Zapien (D)

Alex Zapien (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 9 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookCampaign InstagramPersonal LinkedInNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (1)
Policy focus: “I'm passionate about public policy that strengthens working families and builds resilient communities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Raquel M. Mitchell (R)

Raquel M. Mitchell (Republican Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 9 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Will County Board District 11
Vote for 2
Jacqueline L. Traynere (D)

Jacqueline L. Traynere (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 11 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (1)
Policy focus: “Also our environment, we must continue to support alternative energy sources.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Sheldon L. Watts (D)

Sheldon L. Watts (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Will County Board District 11 in Illinois. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook

Steven Smith (R)
Will County ClerkMichelle Stiff (D) vs. Annette Parker (R)
Will County TreasurerTim Brophy (D) vs. Carmen Maurella III (R)
12th Judicial Circuit judge, 1st Subcircuit (vacancy of David Carlson)
Amy Christiansen (D)

Amy Christiansen (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Illinois 12th Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “Since June of 2024, I have served as a judge in a felony courtroom presiding over serious criminal matters and applying the law impartially.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I am dedicated to public service, fairness, and the rule of law.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
JohnPaul Ivec (R)

JohnPaul Ivec (Republican Party) is running for election to the Illinois 12th Circuit Court 1st Subcircuit. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I have spent more than 30 years serving the people of Will County in our courtrooms, first as a prosecutor and then as a defense attorney.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “1) Balanced Experience: For more than 30 years, I have served in Will County courtrooms as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about a justice system that protects public safety, safeguards the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, and earns the public's trust by treating people fairly.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Regional Office of Education 56 Regional SuperintendentTheresa Rouse (D) vs. Elizabeth Caparelli-Ruff (R)

12th Judicial Circuit, circuit-wide

Amy M. Bertani-Tomczak, Daniel L. Kennedy, Daniel D. Rippy, Sarah Jones

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