Democrat Christian Hale overcame Republican Chris Maynor in the Jackson County Circuit Clerk race by just over a thousand votes for the 2024 General Election. Hale won with 52% of voters as of early Wednesday morning on Nov. 6.
Hale, a Murphysboro native, was deputy circuit clerk for the county for over a decade.
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“I’ve been doing this work for 13 years,” Hale said. “I love the work with the judges and attorneys. I love giving back to the community.”
Maynor is a veteran who was born and raised in southern Illinois who said he wanted to focus on community outreach.
According to Maynor’s website, he is focused on getting out into the communities and ensuring accessibility for all communities.
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Hale also said he wants to keep the same pace as outgoing circuit clerk Cindy Svanda, who served the office for 28 years and endorsed the candidate through an open letter written to Jackson County residents.
“I want to continue the standard of excellence that has been established these past years,” Hale said.
Staff reporter Mylee Walker can be reached at [email protected]. To stay up to date on all your southern Illinois news, be sure to follow The Daily Egyptian on Facebook and on X @dailyegyptian.
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