McHenry County, Illinois

McHenry County Board District 2

See where Hof and Hickey stand on jobs and the budget. Names follow official McHenry County election filings.

About this race

Democratic incumbent Gloria Van Hof ran unopposed for her party's nomination on March 17, 2026; no Republican filed for the seat in the primary. Republican Dan Hickey volunteered to run for the seat after the primary, per the McHenry County Blog, consistent with Illinois' process allowing county parties to fill nomination vacancies after a primary in which no candidate filed. They meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Gloria Van Hof

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

Improve government communication and transparency, per Democratic Party of McHenry County press release
Support economic vitality and community identity, per Democratic Party of McHenry County press release
Effective management of county resources, per Democratic Party of McHenry County press release

Biography

Gloria Van Hof is a 50-year McHenry County resident and current McHenry County Board member for District 2, per Democratic Party of McHenry County press release. She has worked as a teacher, business owner and licensed nursing-home administrator, per Democratic Party of McHenry County press release. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Dan Hickey

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

responsible county budgeting to protect taxpayers
support for homeownership and local businesses
support for law enforcement paired with expanded mental health resources

Biography

Dan Hickey is a small business owner, business consultant and property and casualty insurance professional who has lived in McHenry County since 1997, per the campaign site. Hickey has been a member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce since 2014 and has volunteered with organizations serving homeless women and children, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for McHenry County Board District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for McHenry County Board District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gloria Van Hof and Dan Hickey. Candidate information follows official McHenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on jobs and the budget.

When is the McHenry County Board District 2 election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact McHenry County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official McHenry County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Gloria Van Hof, full profile Dan Hickey, full profile Official Illinois election office