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Joe Tirio
Republican · Illinois · 2026Joe Tirio spent more than 20 years in corporate leadership roles at Ameritech/SBC/AT&T, Abbott Labs and Alight before entering county government, per Joe Tirio campaign site. He was first elected McHenry County Recorder in 2016 and County Clerk in 2018, per McHenry County Blog.
Priorities
- Merit-based hiring free of politics in the clerk's office, per the campaign site
- Reduce waste through improved office processes, per the campaign site
- Encourage broader civic engagement in local government, per the campaign site
On the ballot
McHenry County Clerk · Illinois · 2026
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