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McHenry County, Illinois

McHenry County Board District 3

2 candidates are tracked for McHenry County Board District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carolyn "Lyn" Campbell and Robert "Bob" Reining. Candidate information follows official McHenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Democratic incumbent Carolyn 'Lyn' Campbell (2,423 votes) and Republican Robert 'Bob' Reining (1,289 votes) each won their party's nomination on March 17, 2026, per the McHenry County Clerk's official primary results reported by Shaw Local's Northwest Herald. They meet on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Carolyn "Lyn" Campbell, is on the ballot.

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Carolyn "Lyn" Campbell

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Strengthen the local economy to ease the property-tax burden
  • Improve traffic flow and transportation safety
  • Preserve natural, agricultural and cultural resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Carolyn 'Lyn' Campbell is a former local-government finance and administration professional who serves on the McHenry County Board for District 3 and on the McHenry County Conservation District board, per Carolyn Lyn Campbell campaign site.

Robert "Bob" Reining

Republican

Biography

Robert "Bob" Reining appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for McHenry County Board District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert "Bob" Reining.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for McHenry County Board District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for McHenry County Board District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carolyn "Lyn" Campbell and Robert "Bob" Reining. Candidate information follows official McHenry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the McHenry County Board District 3 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.

How do I see my exact McHenry County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official McHenry County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Carolyn "Lyn" Campbell, full profileRobert "Bob" Reining, full profileOfficial Illinois election office