By Neil Doyle
NORMAL – An Illinois State University student will face McLean County Board Democrat George Gordon in next year’s primary.
Hannah Beer announced her candidacy for the District 6 seat, which covers parts of Normal and ISU.
A senior political science major, Beer said her campaign will focus on improving accessibility to voters, specifically students.
“The past two election cycles have seen an energized student body eager to cast their vote,” Beer said in a news release. “Our county officials have not been as eager to accommodate the needs of those who wish to do their civic duty. Due to polling places using outdated equipment and being severely understaffed we’ve seen students consistently face ludicrous wait times on Election Day, which unfortunately has led to a suppressed student vote.”
Beer serves on the Human Relations Commission in Normal and is a committeeperson for the town’s 8th precinct. She also has worked with ISU’s student government association and is the legislative director for the College Democrats of Illinois.
Gordon was first elected to the county board in 1996.
Beer is the ninth Democrat to announce candidacy for the county board.
Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]
