The 2016 Will County Executive election was held on November 8, 2016. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Larry Walsh ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was challenged by Republican Laurie McPhillips, the former County Register of Deeds. Walsh ultimately won re-election, defeating McPhillips with 53 percent of the vote.[ 1]
2016 Will County Executive election
Democratic primary results[ 3]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Larry Walsh (inc.) 64,258 100.00%
Total votes
64,258 100.00%
Laurie McPhillips, former County Register of Deeds, former County Board Member[ 4]
Republican primary results[ 5]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Laurie McPhillips 65,788 100.00%
Total votes
65,788 100.00%
↑ Koeske, Zak (November 9, 2016). "Democrats poised to squeak out victories in countywide races in Will County" . Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois . Retrieved July 22, 2025 . ↑ Demar Lafferty, Susan (October 28, 2016). "Walsh seeks fourth term as Will County executive" . Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois . Retrieved July 22, 2025 . ↑ "Democratic Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF) . Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025 .↑ Demar Lafferty, Susan (June 23, 2015). "McPhillips to run for Will County executive" . Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois . Retrieved July 22, 2025 . ↑ "Republican Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 15, 2016" (PDF) . Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025 .↑ "Will County General Election November 8, 2016" (PDF) . Will County Clerk. 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2025 .
