Champaign County, IL elected officials: county board members, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Champaign County: 31 seats on 10 elected bodies. 16 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Board
Champaign County Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Board Member, District 1 | Ben Crane Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 1 | Vacant source | |
| County Board Member, District 2 | Jon Cagle Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 2 | Tom 'Ed' Sexton Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 3 | Aaron Esry Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 3 | John Farney Republican source | |
| County Board Member, District 4 | Elly Hanauer-Friedman Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 4 | Jenny Lokshin Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 5 | Bethany Vanichtheeranont Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 5 | Matt Sullard Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 6 | Chyna Figueroa-Dixon Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 6 | Dennise Arres Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 7 | Daniel Wiggs Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 7 | William Schoell Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 8 | Emily Rodriguez Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 8 | Stephanie Fortado Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 9 | Jake Fava Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 9 | Jennifer Locke Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 10 | Jilmala Rogers Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 10 | Monique Settles Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 11 | Brett Peugh Democratic source | |
| County Board Member, District 11 | Lorraine Cowart Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor | George P. Danos source | |
| Circuit Clerk | Susan McGrath source | |
| County Clerk | Aaron O. Ammons source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Laurie A. Brauer source | |
| County Executive | Steve Summers source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Dustin D. Heuerman source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| State's Attorney | Julia Rietz source | |
| Treasurer | Byron Clark source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
School Board
How many local governments Champaign County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 179 local governments in Champaign County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (23 municipal, 30 township) | 53 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 15 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 110 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Champaign County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 8.3% · White 62.4% · Black 13.4% · Asian 11.4% · Other or more than one race 4.5% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Champaign County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.6% | 3,963 | 106,835 | 110,798 |
| August 2026 | 3.9% | 3,992 | 98,565 | 102,557 |
| July 2026 | 3.7% | 3,873 | 101,671 | 105,544 |
| June 2026 | 4.6% | 4,806 | 99,635 | 104,441 |
| May 2026 | 4.0% | 4,285 | 103,051 | 107,336 |
| April 2026 | 3.9% | 4,253 | 105,612 | 109,865 |
| March 2026 | 4.6% | 5,141 | 106,467 | 111,608 |
| February 2026 | 4.8% | 5,297 | 105,365 | 110,662 |
| January 2026 | 4.8% | 5,083 | 100,214 | 105,297 |
| December 2025 | 4.8% | 5,294 | 103,867 | 109,161 |
| November 2025 | 4.7% | 5,179 | 105,357 | 110,536 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.2% | 4,633 | 105,516 | 110,149 |
| August 2025 | 4.9% | 5,042 | 98,229 | 103,271 |
| July 2025 | 4.8% | 5,064 | 101,502 | 106,566 |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | 4,416 | 100,269 | 104,685 |
| May 2025 | 3.4% | 3,674 | 105,248 | 108,922 |
| April 2025 | 3.1% | 3,518 | 108,424 | 111,942 |
| March 2025 | 3.5% | 3,911 | 106,586 | 110,497 |
| February 2025 | 3.9% | 4,229 | 105,536 | 109,765 |
| January 2025 | 4.0% | 4,125 | 100,026 | 104,151 |
| December 2024 | 3.4% | 3,715 | 106,662 | 110,377 |
| November 2024 | 3.6% | 3,997 | 107,180 | 111,177 |
| October 2024 | 3.7% | 4,128 | 107,705 | 111,833 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.1% | 4,462 | 103,687 | 108,149 |
| 2024 | 4.3% | 4,727 | 104,836 | 109,563 |
| 2023 | 4.3% | 4,686 | 104,050 | 108,736 |
| 2022 | 4.0% | 4,271 | 103,454 | 107,725 |
| 2021 | 5.0% | 5,362 | 101,206 | 106,568 |
| 2020 | 6.5% | 6,792 | 97,592 | 104,384 |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 3,933 | 102,807 | 106,740 |
| 2018 | 4.4% | 4,669 | 101,284 | 105,953 |
| 2017 | 4.3% | 4,521 | 100,404 | 104,925 |
| 2016 | 5.0% | 5,307 | 100,331 | 105,638 |
Crime reported in Champaign County
By police agency (9)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign Police Department | 2025 | 342 | 1,917 | 92,875 |
| Champaign County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 82 | 304 | 51,727 |
| Urbana Police Department | 2025 | 177 | 991 | 40,076 |
| Rantoul Police Department | 2025 | 64 | 162 | 12,254 |
| Mahomet Police Department | 2025 | 20 | 30 | 10,922 |
| Tolono Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 16 | 3,581 |
| Fisher Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 4 | 2,103 |
| Gifford Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 906 |
| Ludlow Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 300 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Champaign County Auditor?
- George P. Danos is the Auditor of Champaign County, Illinois.
- Who is the Champaign County Circuit Clerk?
- Susan McGrath is the Circuit Clerk of Champaign County, Illinois.
- Who is the Champaign County County Clerk?
- Aaron O. Ammons is the County Clerk of Champaign County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Champaign County Coroner?
- Laurie A. Brauer is the Coroner of Champaign County, Illinois.
- Who is the Champaign County County Executive?
- Steve Summers is the County Executive of Champaign County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Champaign County Sheriff?
- Dustin D. Heuerman is the Sheriff of Champaign County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Champaign County State's Attorney?
- Julia Rietz is the State's Attorney of Champaign County, Illinois.
- Who is the Champaign County Treasurer?
- Byron Clark is the Treasurer of Champaign County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Champaign County commissioners?
- Ben Crane (County Board Member, District 1); Jon Cagle (County Board Member, District 2); Tom 'Ed' Sexton (County Board Member, District 2); Aaron Esry (County Board Member, District 3); John Farney (County Board Member, District 3); Elly Hanauer-Friedman (County Board Member, District 4); Jenny Lokshin (County Board Member, District 4); Bethany Vanichtheeranont (County Board Member, District 5); Matt Sullard (County Board Member, District 5); Chyna Figueroa-Dixon (County Board Member, District 6); Dennise Arres (County Board Member, District 6); Daniel Wiggs (County Board Member, District 7); William Schoell (County Board Member, District 7); Emily Rodriguez (County Board Member, District 8); Stephanie Fortado (County Board Member, District 8); Jake Fava (County Board Member, District 9); Jennifer Locke (County Board Member, District 9); Jilmala Rogers (County Board Member, District 10); Monique Settles (County Board Member, District 10); Brett Peugh (County Board Member, District 11); Lorraine Cowart (County Board Member, District 11).
- Who is on the Champaign County School Board?
- Jon Kelly (Regional Superintendent of Schools).
- What is the population of Champaign County?
- About 208,741 people, with a median age of 30.7; the median household income is $63,683 and 19.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Champaign County?
- 3.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 3,963 people unemployed in a labor force of 110,798, against 4.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Champaign County?
- 179 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 23 municipal, 30 township, 15 school district and 110 special district governments.
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