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Brian D. Vaughn

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Kankakee County Clerk, Illinois

Was Brian D. Vaughn elected? The official answer comes December 4.

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Illinois official results.

Kankakee County Clerk
Dan Hendrickson won the race for Kankakee County Clerk about 59% to 41%, unofficial, the Shaw Local (Daily Journal) reported.Shaw Local (Daily Journal), “Incumbent Hendrickson retains seat in Kankakee County Clerk race”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Illinois certifies on December 4; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Make the County Clerk's office transparent, easy to reach and easy to use
  • Modernize services so residents save time rather than navigate bureaucratic hurdles
  • Keep the Clerk's office engaged with and present in the community
Biography

Brian D. Vaughn is a Democratic candidate for Kankakee County Clerk. He has worked as a realtor, a chemical operator and an event organizer, and has lived in Kankakee County since second grade, per his campaign site. He is also a marathon runner involved in local community events.

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Kankakee County ClerkIllinois · 2026Kankakee County sample ballot

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