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Will County, Illinois

Will County Clerk

Parker and Stiff are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Will County election filings.

About this race

Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Will County Clerk (updated 5/14/2026).

What this office does

County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.

This race. Every voter in Will County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Annette Parker, is on the ballot.

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Annette Parker

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Is the sitting Will County Clerk, previously served on the Will County Board representing District 5 since 2014, and was formerly executive director of the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, per Will County Clerk's office. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Annette Parker.

Michelle Stiff

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Ensure safe and secure elections
  • Enhance voter accessibility
  • Modernize administrative processes
Biography

Michelle Stiff is president of the Joliet Township High School District 204 board and a former Will County Director of Workforce Services, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, she also taught special education in public schools for 17 years.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Will County Clerk in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Will County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Annette Parker and Michelle Stiff. Candidate information follows official Will County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Will County Clerk 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.

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

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Will County TreasurerWill County Regional Superintendent of SchoolsWill County Board Member, District 1See all 37 Will County races
Candidate profiles
Annette Parker, full profileMichelle Stiff, full profileOfficial Illinois election office