Election 2021 - WCBU Voter Guide
WCBU is committed to helping you become an informed voter ahead of the spring 2021 elections. The primary is Feb. 23, followed by the general election April 6.
Candidates Forum
WCBU hosted a forum Jan. 21 featuring the candidates running for Peoria mayor in the primary. This virtual event was co-sponsored by WCBU, the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria, and the Peoria Public Library.
A second debate is planned for 8-9 p.m. Feb. 25 featuring the top two vote-getters who advance to the general election. That debate is co-sponsored by WTVP, the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria, and the Peoria Public Library. More details to come.
You can watch the Jan. 21 forum on YouTube below or read our recap story.
How To Vote
You can register to vote online.
You can also request a mail-in ballot in Peoria County, Tazewell County, or Woodford County.
Early voting and mail voting began Jan. 14 for the primary election. Early voting and mail voting begins Feb. 25 for the general election.
Peoria Mayoral Candidates
These candidates are on the ballot in the Peoria mayoral race:
Peoria City Council Candidates
Find out which district you live in. You can also find candidate surveys below, conducted by the League of Women Voters Peoria County.
1st District City Council (Surveys)
- Denise Jackson
- Denise Moore
- Aaron Chess Jr.
- Alexander Sierra
2nd District City Council (Surveys)
- Peter Kobak
- James Kemper
- Charles V. Grayeb
3rd District City Council (Surveys)
- Gale Thetford
- Lawrence J. Maushard
- Timothy Riggenbach
4th District City Council (Surveys)
- Andre W. Allen
- Stephen A. Kouri
- Patricia Melaik
5th District City Council (Surveys)
- Ryan Hite
- Denis Cyr
Peoria Public Schools Board
#3 or Northern District
#2 or Central District
- Lynne Costic (i) - unopposed
WCBU is also following several other races in the Tri-County area. See our most recent coverage in the stories below.