2016 Will County Executive election
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November 8, 2016
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The 2016 Will County Executive election was held on November 8, 2016. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Larry Walsh ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was challenged by Republican Laurie McPhillips, the former County Register of Deeds. Walsh ultimately won re-election, defeating McPhillips with 53 percent of the vote.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Larry Walsh, incumbent County Executive[2]
Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Walsh (inc.) | 64,258 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 64,258 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Laurie McPhillips, former County Register of Deeds, former County Board Member[4]
Primary results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Laurie McPhillips | 65,788 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 65,788 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Walsh (inc.) | 153,735 | 53.42% | |
| Republican | Laurie McPhillips | 134,059 | 46.58% | |
| Total votes | 287,794 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ Koeske, Zak (November 9, 2016). "Democrats poised to squeak out victories in countywide races in Will County". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Demar Lafferty, Susan (October 28, 2016). "Walsh seeks fourth term as Will County executive". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Democratic Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Demar Lafferty, Susan (June 23, 2015). "McPhillips to run for Will County executive". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Republican Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Will County General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
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