Peoria 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 Peoria County: 25 seats on 8 elected bodies. 13 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Board
Peoria County Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Board Member, District 1 | Sharon K. Williams Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 2 | Camille Coates source | |
| County Board Member, District 3 | Betty Duncan Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 4 | Brandy Bryant source | |
| County Board Member, District 5 | James C. Dillon Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 6 | Eden S. Blair source | |
| County Board Member, District 7 | Phillip Salzer source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 8 | Marcia McCann source | |
| County Board Member, District 9 | Danny Phelan Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 10 | Rob Reneau source | |
| County Board Member, District 11 | Linda E. Daley Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 12 | Daniel Kelch source | |
| County Board Member, District 13 | Terry Ruhland Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 14 | Brian Elsasser source | |
| County Board Member, District 15 | Steven B. Rieker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 16 | Matt Windish source | |
| County Board Member, District 17 | Jennifer Groves Allison Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Board Member, District 18 | Paul Rosenbohm source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Clerk | Robert Spears source | |
| County Clerk | Rachael Parker Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Jamie Harwood source | |
| Sheriff | Chris Watkins Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| State's Attorney | Jodi Hoos source | |
| Treasurer | Branden Martin Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Superintendent of Schools | George T McKenna source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Peoria County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 88 local governments in Peoria 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 (15 municipal, 19 township) | 34 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 17 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 36 | 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 Peoria County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 6% · White 66.1% · Black 17.2% · Asian 4.6% · Other or more than one race 6% (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 Peoria County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.2% | 3,574 | 80,838 | 84,412 |
| August 2026 | 4.4% | 3,730 | 80,118 | 83,848 |
| July 2026 | 4.2% | 3,589 | 81,375 | 84,964 |
| June 2026 | 4.9% | 4,131 | 79,894 | 84,025 |
| May 2026 | 4.9% | 4,035 | 78,296 | 82,331 |
| April 2026 | 5.1% | 4,166 | 78,055 | 82,221 |
| March 2026 | 6.1% | 5,127 | 78,832 | 83,959 |
| February 2026 | 6.2% | 5,174 | 78,623 | 83,797 |
| January 2026 | 6.3% | 5,300 | 78,398 | 83,698 |
| December 2025 | 6.1% | 4,986 | 77,386 | 82,372 |
| November 2025 | 5.7% | 4,760 | 78,550 | 83,310 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 5.2% | 4,333 | 79,696 | 84,029 |
| August 2025 | 5.4% | 4,537 | 79,957 | 84,494 |
| July 2025 | 5.3% | 4,540 | 81,080 | 85,620 |
| June 2025 | 4.8% | 4,089 | 80,481 | 84,570 |
| May 2025 | 4.5% | 3,744 | 79,806 | 83,550 |
| April 2025 | 4.6% | 3,856 | 80,385 | 84,241 |
| March 2025 | 5.2% | 4,322 | 79,176 | 83,498 |
| February 2025 | 5.7% | 4,718 | 78,556 | 83,274 |
| January 2025 | 6.0% | 5,012 | 78,749 | 83,761 |
| December 2024 | 5.0% | 4,194 | 80,305 | 84,499 |
| November 2024 | 4.8% | 4,043 | 80,465 | 84,508 |
| October 2024 | 4.8% | 4,142 | 81,304 | 85,446 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.3% | 4,445 | 79,438 | 83,883 |
| 2024 | 5.4% | 4,631 | 81,129 | 85,760 |
| 2023 | 5.4% | 4,548 | 80,088 | 84,636 |
| 2022 | 5.1% | 4,285 | 79,215 | 83,500 |
| 2021 | 7.1% | 5,966 | 78,334 | 84,300 |
| 2020 | 10.0% | 8,473 | 76,251 | 84,724 |
| 2019 | 4.9% | 4,274 | 82,627 | 86,901 |
| 2018 | 5.6% | 4,920 | 83,208 | 88,128 |
| 2017 | 5.8% | 5,070 | 82,617 | 87,687 |
| 2016 | 6.7% | 6,048 | 83,723 | 89,771 |
Crime reported in Peoria County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 413 | 226.0 | 5,322 | 2,912.7 |
| 2018 | 344 | 185.5 | 5,703 | 3,076.0 |
| 2017 | 421 | 223.3 | 6,188 | 3,282.4 |
By police agency (7)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Police Department | 2025 | 1,392 | 4,355 | 111,389 |
| Peoria County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 116 | 414 | 47,695 |
| Chillicothe Police Department | 2025 | 16 | 109 | 6,037 |
| Bartonville Police Department | 2025 | 25 | 92 | 5,813 |
| Peoria Heights Police Department | 2024 | 46 | 152 | 5,699 |
| Elmwood Police Department | 2020 | 0 | 12 | 2,002 |
| Glasford Police Department | 2019 | 0 | 2 | 961 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Peoria County Circuit Clerk?
- Robert Spears is the Circuit Clerk of Peoria County, Illinois.
- Who is the Peoria County County Clerk?
- Rachael Parker (Democratic) is the County Clerk of Peoria County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Peoria County Coroner?
- Jamie Harwood is the Coroner of Peoria County, Illinois.
- Who is the Peoria County Sheriff?
- Chris Watkins (Republican) is the Sheriff of Peoria County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Peoria County State's Attorney?
- Jodi Hoos is the State's Attorney of Peoria County, Illinois.
- Who is the Peoria County Treasurer?
- Branden Martin (Republican) is the Treasurer of Peoria County, Illinois. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Peoria County commissioners?
- Sharon K. Williams (County Board Member, District 1); Camille Coates (County Board Member, District 2); Betty Duncan (County Board Member, District 3); Brandy Bryant (County Board Member, District 4); James C. Dillon (County Board Member, District 5); Eden S. Blair (County Board Member, District 6); Phillip Salzer (County Board Member, District 7); Marcia McCann (County Board Member, District 8); Danny Phelan (County Board Member, District 9); Rob Reneau (County Board Member, District 10); Linda E. Daley (County Board Member, District 11); Daniel Kelch (County Board Member, District 12); Terry Ruhland (County Board Member, District 13); Brian Elsasser (County Board Member, District 14); Steven B. Rieker (County Board Member, District 15); Matt Windish (County Board Member, District 16); Jennifer Groves Allison (County Board Member, District 17); Paul Rosenbohm (County Board Member, District 18).
- Who is on the Peoria County School Board?
- George T McKenna (Regional Superintendent of Schools).
- What is the population of Peoria County?
- About 179,645 people, with a median age of 38.1; the median household income is $65,108 and 15.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Peoria County?
- 4.2% in September 2026 (preliminary): 3,574 people unemployed in a labor force of 84,412, against 5.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Peoria County?
- 88 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 15 municipal, 19 township, 17 school district and 36 special district governments.
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