Illinois House District 52

The list of candidates for next year’s elections began to take shape this week. On the ballot next year are countywide offices, two county-level judicial vacancies and seats on the McHenry County Board and in the Illinois House and Congress.

While incumbent state Rep. Martin McLaughlin said the state of Illinois needs to cut its spending, Democratic challenger Mary Morgan said she appreciates a balanced budget but doesn’t want cuts to come from education.

Illinois House 52nd District Rep. Martin McLaughlin said the protection of parental rights in healthcare and school settings, taxes, and inflation are the three top issues in the 52nd District

Monday marked the first day for candidates to file ahead of the June primary. Here's everyone who has filed so far in McHenry County races.

The former village president of Barrington Hills, McLaughlin is in his first term as a state representative

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, was appointed Tuesday to serve on the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus’ leadership team as assistant Republican leader.