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Joe Tirio

Republican · Illinois · 2026

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McHenry County ClerkIllinois · 2026Mchenry County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Merit-based hiring free of politics in the clerk's office
  • Reduce waste through improved office processes
  • Encourage broader civic engagement in local government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joe Tirio spent more than 20 years in corporate leadership roles at Ameritech/SBC/AT&T, Abbott Labs and Alight before entering county government, per Joe Tirio campaign site. He was first elected McHenry County Recorder in 2016 and County Clerk in 2018, per McHenry County Blog.

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