R.S. (Butch) Lawter, Jr.

Republican · Candidate for Johnston County Board of Commissioners District 7 · November 3, 2026

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R.S. (Butch) Lawter, Jr. is the County Commissioner, District 7. R.S. (Butch) Lawter, Jr.'s page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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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.

1 candidate ran for Johnston County Board of Commissioners District 7 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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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.
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