Macon County Democratic Central Committee
The Macon County Democratic Central Committee supports and promotes the principles of the Democratic Party as outlined by the National and State of Illinois party organizations, and fosters public awareness of these principles; and supports the work of the State and National organizations of the party.
Message from the Chairman
It is my honor to serve as Chairman of the Macon County Democratic Central Committee. I was elected Chairman in April 2024 and since that time we as a party have started to rebuild to make it known that the Democratic Party is alive and well in Macon County!
We currently have a great group of elected precinct committeepersons but we are always looking for more people who would be willing to serve. If you are, please feel free to reach out to me about being appointed as a committeeperson. Also, we are always looking for volunteers. There are numerous ways you can volunteer to help the Macon County Democratic Party so again, reach out to me if you would like to volunteer with the party.
Democratically yours,
Bryan E. Smith
Chairman
Macon County Democratic Central Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:CONTACT:
DPI: Gwen PepinIDCCA: Dan KovatsDPI and IDCCA Launch Their 2026 Candidate Recruitment ProgramDemocrats are thinking ahead.
Springfield, IL – Today, the Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) and the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) are proud to announce their 2026 statewide candidate recruitment program, including their DPI Run Local website, to build a bench of diverse, value-aligned candidates who are passionate about serving their communities and standing up for democratic values. Today’s announcement builds on years of successful DPI and IDCCA candidate recruitment collaboration.
“Party building remains one of my top priorities as Chair and that entails growing our bench,” said DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez. “Engaging in local elections and recruiting diverse, passionate community advocates is key to the Party’s work and crucial to standing up to regressive candidates.”
“For years, IDCCA and DPI have partnered to work across the state and find Democrats and community advocates who want to run for office,” said IDCCA President Mark Guethle. “Our coordinated efforts have produced historic wins over the past several cycles. I’m proud to continue this work and look forward to taking the fight to local Republicans in 2026.”
Driven by input from County Democratic Party Chairs and local party stakeholders, the program will focus on finding strong Democratic candidates to fill identified vacancies in county and other local-level offices. This comprehensive initiative is in partnership with key Democratic organizations, and prioritizes outreach, training, and strategic district targeting to ensure a competitive and successful 2026 general election cycle:1. Targeted Outreach & Engagement: Using data-driven targeting, DPI and IDCCA will execute an enhanced texting and outreach program aimed at recruiting strong Democrats to run for county board and county-wide districts in the 2026 elections.
2. Candidate Identification & Support: DPI and IDCCA will work closely with County Chairs to recruit, vet, and train potential candidates. The program will also develop targeted outreach programs to engage prospective candidates early and provide County Chairs with the necessary tools to identify and support strong candidates within their jurisdictions.
3. Candidate Training: Individuals interested in running for office will receive comprehensive training on campaign expectations and management, petition circulation, and strategies for running in competitive districts.
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