Election 2025 - Bloomington and Normal candidates and issues
The next election is April 1. On the ballot are Bloomington and Normal mayors, city councils, school boards, township leaders, community college boards, and more local offices. Early voting began Feb. 20.
As a reminder, McLean County has two election authorities. Bloomington voters are handled by the Bloomington Election Commission. Voters in Normal and rural McLean County are served by the McLean County clerk.
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Do you live in Bloomington? The mayor and Wards 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are all on the ballot. You can check which ward you live in.
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Eric Moore has a long list of service activities in his hometown of Heyworth, including a decade as a volunteer firefighter. The political newcomer ran for mayor as a long-shot write-in candidate — and won. -
A complaint has been filed with the State Board of Elections against former Normal mayoral candidate Kathleen Lorenz, alleging she violated campaign finance laws by accepting a $28,000 contribution from a donor who funneled the money to her through the local GOP. -
Campaign contributor Greg Shepard played an unusual role in the Normal mayoral election. He spoke to WGLT on Wednesday but was largely evasive. -
Two incumbents are headed back to the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees, along with one newcomer, following Tuesday's election. -
McLean County saw a significant increase in voter turnout in Tuesday's election, up to 28%. The average in recent mayoral elections was 20%. -
According to unofficial results on Tuesday, Dan Brady [48%] won decisively over city council member Cody Hendricks [33%] and mayor Mboka Mwilambwe [19%]. -
A hotly contested supervisor race broke toward Democrat Krystle Able. It was opponent Chad Berck's third attempt to enter local politics. -
Normal Mayor Chris Koos won his sixth term over challengers Kathleen Lorenz and Chemberly Harris. In Bloomington, former state Rep. Dan Brady defeated incumbent Mboka Mwilambwe and fellow challenger Cody Hendricks. -
An investigation is underway into claims that McLean County school administrators used public money to promote a website advocating for a countywide sales tax. -
With just a few days left until the election, some big donations and endorsements are still coming in for Bloomington-Normal mayoral candidates.
