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Winnebago County, Illinois

Winnebago County Board District 8

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2 candidates are tracked for Winnebago County Board District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Bryden and Eric S. West. Candidate information follows official Winnebago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Democrat Eric S. West and Republican Chad Bryden meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the seat does not appear on the county board's current-member roster held by either name, indicating an open seat. Source: Winnebago County Clerk's official November 3, 2026 candidate list.

Chad Bryden

Republican

Chad Bryden appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Winnebago County Board District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chad Bryden.

Eric S. West

Democratic

Eric S. West appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Winnebago County Board District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Eric S. West.

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Candidate roster from official Winnebago County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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