What party is William Bessler?

William Bessler is running as a Democrat.

Who is William Bessler running against?

Jerry Klinkner, for McLean County Board, District 4.

How much money has William Bessler raised?

$11K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for William Bessler?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare William Bessler's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

William Bessler

Democrat · Candidate for McLean County Board, District 4 · November 3, 2026

In office now

William Bessler is the County Board Member, District 4. William Bessler's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.

2 candidates ran for McLean County Board, District 4 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for William Bessler that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for William Bessler yet.

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Funding

$11K raised, $2,016 from small donors, $2,200 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
I.u.o.e Local 649 PAC	$1,500
Mid-america Carpenters Regional Council PAC	$1,000
IBEW Local NO 197 PAC	$1,000
Mclean County Democratic Party	$810
Friends of Sharon Chung	$750
Friends of DAVE Koehler	$750
Mclean County Democratic Central Committee	$400

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-09-30.

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Quick answers

What party is William Bessler?: William Bessler is running as a Democrat.
What does the McLean County Board, District 4 seat do?: Your county's governing board (in Illinois, the county board). Adopts the county budget and property-tax levy, passes county ordinances, and oversees county services such as health and welfare programs, roads and county buildings.
Who is William Bessler running against?: Jerry Klinkner, for McLean County Board, District 4.
How much money has William Bessler raised?: $11K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for William Bessler?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare William Bessler's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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