By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Election night will look different this year, according to one Central Illinois lawmaker.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) told WJBC’s Scott Miller, usual gatherings across the nation are going virtual.

“I think election night will look different locally—Certinatly from my aspect of things from my race. We’re planning on getting together and practicing social distancing and practicing the numbers of people who can be in, out, and around. And wearing our mask, and the list goes on and on. I think there will be. There will be less any type of facility, restaurant, or bar that people gather in is going to have less people in it.”

In a typical year, restaurants, bars, and local hotels would be packed with supporters. However, Brady said this is no typical year.

“I think there will be all kinds of changes. But I think people understand that. I think more so than anything; people are ready for an election to come to an end. As we get to this point, people get kind of filled with things. I will tell you that, again, as I alluded to earlier, many of the folks who have voted already feel that that was the right thing to do to secure their vote. I’m glad for that, for them, and we will see what election night brings.”

LISTEN: State Rep. Dan Brady spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller about the upcoming election: 

Brady, who is facing Democratic candidate Chemberly Cummings, has represented McLean County and parts of Livingston County since 2001.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].