McHenry County, Illinois

McHenry County Board District 8

Mohr and Stevens are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official McHenry County election filings.

About this race

Democrat Christy 'Chris' Stevens ran unopposed for her party's nomination on March 17, 2026 (1,983 votes, 100 percent). Martin 'Marty' Mohr won the Republican nomination over incumbent Larry W. Smith, 1,408 votes (60.17 percent) to 932 votes (39.83 percent), per the McHenry County Clerk's official primary results reported by Shaw Local's Northwest Herald. Stevens and Mohr 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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Martin "Marty" Mohr

Republican

Biography

Martin 'Marty' Mohr is president of the Marengo Park District board and chairman of the Marengo Planning and Zoning Commission, per Shaw Local's Northwest Herald. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Christy "Chris" Stevens

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Community engagement across the county
Value diverse perspectives in county government
Responsive, listening-based representation

Biography

Christy 'Chris' Stevens has worked in information technology implementing e-commerce systems for Fortune 1000 companies and as a mortgage loan officer, and co-owns Vintage Home Builders, a custom homebuilding business in McHenry County, per Christy Stevens campaign site. She has lived in McHenry County since 1981, per Christy Stevens campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for McHenry County Board District 8 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for McHenry County Board District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Martin "Marty" Mohr and Christy "Chris" Stevens. Candidate information follows official McHenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the McHenry County Board District 8 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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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

Martin "Marty" Mohr, full profile Christy "Chris" Stevens, full profile Official Illinois election office