Republicans swept the elections for Clinton County Board in the midterm elections on Tuesday. A total of eight Republicans were elected to the board, with candidates in Districts 3, 4, and 5, running unopposed. In District 1, Republicans Nelson Heinzmann and Adam Maue won seats while Democrats Henry Bergmann and Denise Lueking fell short. In District 2, Republicans Bradley Knolhoff and Jeff Crisel won seats, outperforming Democrat Linda Mensing.
Clinton County heavily favored Republicans in statewide races. In the governor’s race, the county gave Republican Darren Bailey 75% of the vote while Democratic governor J.B. Pritzker received 21%. In the Senate race, Republican Don Tracy received 73% of the vote while Julianna Stratton received 24%. In the twelfth congressional district race, Clinton County gave Republican Mike Bost 75% of the vote and Democrat Julie Fortier 24%.
Voters in the Wheatfield Township Fire Protection District authorized an issue of $1.1 million in bonds to construct a new fire station, with 144 Yes votes to 96 No votes.
Full Results of Contested Races:
Board District 1:
Henry Bergmann (D): 511
Denise Lueking (D): 472
Nelson Heinzmann (R): 1,371
Adam Maue (R): 1,480
Board District 2:
Linda Mensing (D): 1,100
Bradley Knolhoff (R): 1,913
Jeff Crisel (R): 1,595
Wheatfield Township Fire District bond issue for new fire station:
Yes: 144
No: 96
