County Board:

Major Shake-Up or the Status Quo with New Faces?

FREEPORT, IL – November 01, 2025

With Monday marking the final day to file petitions for the March 17, 2026 Primary Election, the Stephenson County Board could soon look very different. Eight of the sixteen seats are on the ballot, and filings so far reveal a mix of uncontested races, open seats, and political maneuvering that could reshape county leadership for years to come.