2026 Slate of Republican Candidates

2026 Republican Candidates

GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3

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Andy Ziebarth

 

Andy Ziebarth

Candidate for Mclean County Board

District 1

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William Friedrich

William Friedrich

Candidate For Mclean County Board

District 2

 

Brian Bangert

Brian Bangert

Candidate For Mclean County Board

District 3

Jerry Klinkner

Jerry Klinker

Candidate For Mclean County Board

District 4

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Jeff Lord

Jeff Lord

Candidate For Mclean County Board

District 5

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Geoff Tompkins

Geoff Tompkins

Candidate For Mclean County Board

District 7

 

Matt Steinkoenig

Matt Steinkoenig

Candidate For Mclean County Board

District 10

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Kathy Michael

Kathy Michael

Candidate For Mclean County Clerk

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Jon Albee

Jon Albee

Candidate For Mclean County Sheriff

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Rebecca McNeil

Rebecca McNeil

Candidate For Mclean County Treasurer

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Molly Allen

Molly Allen

Candidate For Regional Educational Superintendent

 

Sally Turner

Sally Turner

Candidate For State Senator for the 44th District

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Chris Balkema

Chris Balkema

Candidate For State Senator for the 53rd District

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Regan Deering

Regan Deering

Candidate For House Representative for the

88th District

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Bill Hauter

Bill Hauter

Candidate For House Representative for the

87th district

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Tim Ruestman

Tim Ruestman

Candidate For House Representative for the

105th District

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Jason Bunting

 

Jason Bunting

Candidate For House Representative for the 

106th District

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Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Candidate For 16th Congressional District

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Dillan Vancil

Bio: born in Illinois. His career experience includes developing a chain of coffee shops, a railroad worker, and a school board member on the West Central School Board

 

Dillan Vancil

Candidate For The 17th Congressional District

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Don Tracy

Bio: A Springfield-based attorney and Senior Counsel at Brown, Hay & Stephens, Tracy is the former Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party and the Illinois Gaming Board. Growing up as the oldest of 12 children working in his family’s warehouse, he emphasizes his deep roots in downstate Illinois and his experience representing small businesses and farmers.
Policy priorities: Lowering the cost of living for working families; defending the
“American Dream” against extreme agendas; representing all 102 counties of Illinois; fiscal discipline.

Don Tracy

Candidate For United States Senator

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Darren Bailey

Bio: A third-generation farmer from Xenia in southern Illinois, Bailey served as a state senator and representative. He gained statewide prominence as the 2022 Republican nominee for governor, known for his vocal opposition to executive overreach and his advocacy for downstate rural interests.
Policy priorities: Taxes and spending restraint; public safety; immigration enforcement; support for agriculture.

Darren Bailey

Candidate For Governor

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Bryan Drew

Bio: A southern Illinois attorney and small business owner, Drew manages a family-owned café and a law practice. He frames his candidacy around the perspective of a small business owner frustrated by state taxes and regulatory complexity.
Policy priorities: Affordability; accountability; transparency.

Bryan Drew

Candidate For State Comptroller

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Max Solomon

Bio: born in Lagos, Nigeria.Solomon earned an associate degree in political science from South Suburban Community College, a bachelor's degree in political science from DePaul University, a master's degree in theology from Valparaiso University, and a law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. His career experience includes working as an attorney. He also teaches political science and law-related classes as an adjunct at South Suburban Community College.[

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Bob Fioretti

Bio: A veteran attorney and former Chicago alderman representing the 2nd Ward, Fioretti has extensive experience in civil rights and municipal law. He has been a frequent candidate for city and state offices, positioning himself as a watchdog against government corruption.
Policy priorities: Public safety; constitutional governance; accountability in state government.

Bob Fioretti

Candidate for State Attorney General 

 

Diane Harris

Bio: A businesswoman and former utility company employee, Harris has a long history of civic engagement in Joliet. She has previously served as a library trustee and focuses on the intersection of government services and technological modernization.
Policy priorities: DMV modernization; cybersecurity; government efficiency.

Diane

Harris

Candidate for

Secretary of State

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