A candidates forum for the Henry County Board District Two Republican primary is set for Wednesday, March 4th, at 7 PM, in the Kewanee City Hall council chamber. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Kewanee Area, the event will feature six candidates competing for five open seats and two contenders for a two-year unexpired term. Attendees can participate in person, tune in on WKEI 1450 AM or 102.1 FM, watch on WKEI Facebook Live, or on the Tri-Counties YouTube Channel. Community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance. The primary occurs on March 17, 2026. More election details are available at henrycty.com.
Six Republican candidates are vying for five seats on the County Board District 2: David Tomsic, Chad Winter, Natalie Hendryx, and Marshall Jones, all of Kewanee; Deborah Casteel from Cambridge; and Kevin Brown of Alpha. Voters will also decide between Crystal Strode of Kewanee and Mike Rabas of Bishop Hill to fill an unexpired term. Community members are encouraged to participate in the process by mailing questions for the candidates to Carla Hillman at 408 S Tremont St, Kewanee, IL. Each submission must be signed, and the League will review, edit, and possibly combine questions to ensure appropriateness.
Voters across Illinois can access crucial information for upcoming elections through Vote411.org, a resource provided by the League of Women Voters of Illinois. By entering your address, you can view a personalized list of offices appearing on your ballot. Races featured on local ballots include Henry County Clerk/Recorder, Treasurer, and Sheriff, as well as Regional Superintendent of Schools. State-level positions up for election include the 47th State Senator, 93rd State Representative, 17th Congressional Representative, U.S. Senator, Illinois Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer. Vote411.org will continue to update candidate information as Election Day approaches.
The League of Women Voters, a respected nonpartisan organization, is urging all eligible citizens to cast their ballots on or before March 17. The group is dedicated to increasing public understanding of key issues and encouraging active participation in government. Those interested in learning more or joining the League can reach President Carla Hillman at 309-852-5215 or via email at [email protected]. More resources and information are available online at www.lwv.org for the national league. Remember, every vote plays an important role in shaping the community and influencing public policies through meaningful engagement.