Republican incumbent Lori Grubbs takes lead in DeKalb County Circuit Clerk race

SYCAMORE – If unofficial results hold, Republican incumbent Lori Grubbs, 53, of Sycamore, will have successfully defended her reelection bid for the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk’s Office.

Grubbs sought her second term in the office facing off against Democrat Tammie Shered, 66, of DeKalb. The circuit clerk oversees record-keeping inside the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore, and helps people navigate the court system for both civil and criminal cases, among other administrative duties.

With 69 out of 69 precincts reporting late Tuesday, Grubbs was in the lead with 27,189 votes, or 58%, compared to Shered’s 18,975 votes, or 41%, according to unofficial results posted by the Dekalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

In response to questionnaires from Shaw Local News Network, Grubbs identified implementing more e-records into the office to reduce further costs and expand efficiency as a priority for her next term. In response to the same question, Shered said the office’s budget would be a priority of hers if elected.

Polls closed at 7 p.m. and unofficial results are expected to begin trickling in Tuesday night. Race results are not certified until two weeks after the election.

This story was updated at 12:29 a.m. Nov. 6, 2024. More updates could occur.