Brian D. Vaughn (Kankakee County Clerk, Illinois, candidate 2026)

Brian D. Vaughn

Democratic Party

Candidate, Kankakee County Clerk

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 17, 2026

Personal

Profession

Real estate agent

Contact

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Brian D. Vaughn (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kankakee County Clerk in Illinois. Vaughn is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026.^[source]

Vaughn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brian D. Vaughn provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 5, 2026:

• High school: Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
• Profession: Real Estate Agent
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website

Elections

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Kankakee County Clerk

Brian D. Vaughn (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Kankakee County Clerk on March 17, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Kankakee County Clerk

Dan Hendrickson (R) is running in the Republican primary for Kankakee County Clerk on March 17, 2026.

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Brian D. Vaughn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vaughn's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Brian Vaughn, a Kankakee County resident, community volunteer, and local real estate professional. I’m running for County Clerk to bring a service-first approach, improve transparency, and make local government easier for people to navigate. I believe leadership means showing up, listening, and delivering results.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I’m rooted in this community and I’m running to serve it. I believe local government should be responsive, respectful, and focused on helping people, not confusing them.
• I will push to expand early voting locations to underserved areas like Herscher, Momence, and St. Anne so every voter has a fair and convenient opportunity to participate.
• I will work to improve access and communication so residents across every part of Kankakee County can easily get the services they need, including voting information and Clerk services.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about expanding early voting access across Kankakee County, especially in communities like Herscher, Momence, and St. Anne. I also care deeply about making the County Clerk’s office easier for residents to navigate through clearer communication, better customer service, and modern tools that save people time. Finally, I believe elections should be secure, accurate, and accessible, and I want to help strengthen public trust by improving transparency and keeping residents informed.

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