Recommended Candidates

There are many races on the ballot for the April 4th Consolidated Election. We have listed ONLY those races which are contested and where we have a recommendation. These are just recommendations, not endorsements. The candidates recommended by the Democratic Party of McHenry County are indicated with a filled circle in the sample ballot shown below (click on the graphic to open the document). In some cases, there are more recommended candidates than seats. Official write-in candidates are indicated as well, but remember, you must write out your choices on the ballot. Polling places are required to post write-in candidate lists. We recommend only those write-in candidates indicated with a filled circle. Notice that there are races where we recommend candidates NOT be elected. Those names are struck out. Incumbents are indicated in bold.

Remember - it is perfectly acceptable to vote for only the candidates you prefer.  You don't have to vote for the number indicated (e.g., when it says Vote for 3, you can vote for 1 or 2 - or none at all).