2016 Will County Executive election

2016 Will County Executive election
November 8, 2016
 
Nominee Larry Walsh Laurie McPhillips
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 153,735 134,059
Percentage 53.42% 46.58%
County Executive before election

Larry Walsh
Democratic

Elected County Executive

Larry Walsh
Democratic

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The 2016 Will County Executive election was held on November 8, 2016. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Larry Walsh ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was challenged by Republican Laurie McPhillips, the former County Register of Deeds. Walsh ultimately won re-election, defeating McPhillips with 53 percent of the vote.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Primary results

Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Walsh (inc.) 64,258 100.00%
Total votes 64,258 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Laurie McPhillips, former County Register of Deeds, former County Board Member[4]

Primary results

Republican primary results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Laurie McPhillips 65,788 100.00%
Total votes 65,788 100.00%

General election

Results

2016 Will County Executive election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Larry Walsh (inc.) 153,735 53.42%
Republican Laurie McPhillips 134,059 46.58%
Total votes 287,794 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ Koeske, Zak (November 9, 2016). "Democrats poised to squeak out victories in countywide races in Will County". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  2. ^ Demar Lafferty, Susan (October 28, 2016). "Walsh seeks fourth term as Will County executive". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  3. ^ "Democratic Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  4. ^ Demar Lafferty, Susan (June 23, 2015). "McPhillips to run for Will County executive". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  5. ^ "Republican Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  6. ^ "Will County General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
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