2016 Will County Executive election

2016 Will County Executive election

November 8, 2016

Nominee Larry Walsh Laurie McPhillips Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 153,735 134,059 Percentage 53.42% 46.58%

County Executive before election Larry Walsh Democratic Elected County Executive Larry Walsh Democratic

The 2016 Will County Executive election was held on November 8, 2016. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Larry Walsh ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was challenged by Republican Laurie McPhillips, the former County Register of Deeds. Walsh ultimately won re-election, defeating McPhillips with 53 percent of the vote.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Larry Walsh, incumbent County Executive^[2]

Primary results

Democratic primary results^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Larry Walsh (inc.)	64,258	100.00%
Total votes			64,258	100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

• Laurie McPhillips, former County Register of Deeds, former County Board Member^[4]

Primary results

Republican primary results^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Laurie McPhillips	65,788	100.00%
Total votes			65,788	100.00%

General election

Results

2016 Will County Executive election^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Larry Walsh (inc.)	153,735	53.42%
	Republican	Laurie McPhillips	134,059	46.58%
Total votes			287,794	100.00%
	Democratic hold

References

1. Koeske, Zak (November 9, 2016). "Democrats poised to squeak out victories in countywide races in Will County". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
2. Demar Lafferty, Susan (October 28, 2016). "Walsh seeks fourth term as Will County executive". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
3. "Democratic Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
4. Demar Lafferty, Susan (June 23, 2015). "McPhillips to run for Will County executive". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
5. "Republican Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
6. "Will County General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF). Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025.