What party is Randy Burns?

Randy Burns is running as a Republican.

Is Randy Burns the incumbent?

Yes. Randy Burns currently holds this office.

Who is Randy Burns running against?

Pam Genant and Phil Smith, for Burke County Board of Commissioners.

Should I vote for Randy Burns?

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

Randy Burns

Republican · Candidate for Burke County Board of Commissioners · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

In office now

Randy Burns is the County Commissioner. Randy Burns'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.

3 candidates ran for Burke County Board of Commissioners in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Randy Burns

Community college administrator. A Burke County commissioner since December 2022 and lifelong county resident who lives in Morganton. He is a senior executive director at Catawba Valley Community College and previously served eight years on the Burke County Board of Education, six as chairman.

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Pam Genant · Democrat
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Quick answers

What party is Randy Burns?: Randy Burns is running as a Republican.
Is Randy Burns the incumbent?: Yes. Randy Burns currently holds this office.
What does the Burke County Board of Commissioners 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 Randy Burns running against?: Pam Genant and Phil Smith, for Burke County Board of Commissioners.
Should I vote for Randy Burns?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Randy Burns's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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