What party is John Shearl?

John Shearl is running as a Republican.

Who is John Shearl running against?

Russ Lunn, for Macon County Board of Commissioners District 1.

How much money has John Shearl raised?

$1,025 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for John Shearl?

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

John Shearl

Republican · Candidate for Macon County Board of Commissioners District 1 · November 3, 2026

In office now

John Shearl is the County Commissioner, District 1. John Shearl'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 Macon County Board of Commissioners District 1 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 John Shearl that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for John Shearl yet.

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Funding

$1,025 raised, $60 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
William Watson Trick Jr	$714
Joel Wernick	$250

Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-07-10.

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Quick answers

What party is John Shearl?: John Shearl is running as a Republican.
What does the Macon County Board of Commissioners District 1 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 John Shearl running against?: Russ Lunn, for Macon County Board of Commissioners District 1.
How much money has John Shearl raised?: $1,025 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for John Shearl?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare John Shearl's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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