The election is April 1, 2025.

Register to vote, find your polling place, and get other voting information! 

  

DEMOCRATS for NORMAL TOWNSHIP

On or before April 1 vote for Krystle Able for Supervisor, Dayna Schickedanz for Clerk, and for all four trustee candidates! Meet the candidates below.

The Democrats for Normal Township are committed to Normal Township’s growth, sustainability, and well-being. A vote for Democrats is a vote for:

Preserving & Strengthening the ARC
We will focus on protecting funding to continue the essential services the ARC provides seniors in our community, maintaining & improving the facility, saving & planning for future needs, and growing & retaining membership.

Making Capital Improvements
We will make smart investments to upgrade township offices and modernize technology, allowing us to save taxpayer money in the future and better serve the township’s residents.

Enhancing Township Services
We will continue the township’s essential services — emergency assistance programs, improving our roads, and snow removal — and continue to partner with organizations that strengthen our community.

We will also pursue new initiatives, including launching a program to support older adults and residents with disabilities in completing handy work in and around their homes and creating programs to connect seniors and youth to build a stronger community.

Learn more, volunteer or contribute: DemocratsForNormalTownship.com

 

Krystle Able

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR

A dedicated community leader and local mother of three Unit 5 students, Krystle Able running for Supervisor in the April 1 election.

As Executive Director of the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans and an elected McLean County Board member since 2022, Krystle tirelessly advocates for dignity in retirement and equity for all. Her community service includes leadership roles with the Unit 5 Citizens Advisory Council, the Central Illinois ACLU, and the Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust.

 

Dayna Schickedanz

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP CLERK

Dayna Schickedanz, the incumbent Normal Township Clerk, is running for reelection in the April 1 election.

Growing up in rural southern Illinois, Dayna learned the value of township government early on by attending a township-funded senior center with her grandparents, and she sees the benefits the ARC provides to our community’s seniors today. As Township Clerk, she has leveraged her experience in retail management to develop policies that promote fairness and equity for all Normal residents, ensuring their needs remain a top priority.

 

Nayoka Griffis

for  NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Nayoka Griffis, a dynamic leader dedicated to serving our community, is running for Trustee in the April 1 election.

With over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur and currently serving as Associate Director of the Workforce Equity Initiative at Heartland Community College, Nayoka’s commitment to equity and service shines. She’s been honored with the MCLP Servant Leadership Award, NAACP WIN Award, and is a passionate advocate for transformative leadership and community collaboration.

 

Dylan Hile-Broad

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Dylan Hile-Broad, a dedicated resident of Normal for over 30 years, is running for Trustee in the April 1 election.

A graduate of Unit 5, Heartland, and ISU, Dylan works with the property management team at Normandy Village. As a current member of the Normal Public Library Board, he has gained valuable experience in public service and is eager to continue the excellent work of his predecessors while introducing fresh ideas to improve and expand township services.

 

Tanner Starr

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Tanner Starr, a lifelong resident of McLean County and proud supporter of Normal’s growth, is running for Trustee in the April 1 election.

Tanner, a union member and steward of BCTGM Local 342, is committed to advocating for affordable housing as a founding member of the Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust. He believes in preserving valuable community assets like ARC and improving our local housing options for all.

 

Natasha Syed

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Natasha Syed, a dedicated community advocate and proud resident of Normal, is running for Trustee in the April 1 election.

Natasha has worked tirelessly to support Normal families, serving as a PTO President, Unit 5 Citizens Advisory Council member, and School Social Worker advocating for students and families every day.

 

Candidates in nonpartisan races

Our bylaws currently allow for candidates in nonpartisan races to seek the endorsement of the McLean County Democratic Central Committee. The following candidates requested the central committee's endorsement through the process outlined in the bylaws and received enough support to earn the endorsement.

Cody Hendricks

for BLOOMINGTON MAYOR

 

here

Jenna Kearns

for BLOOMINGTON CITY COUNCIL WARD 1

 

here

Abby Scott

for BLOOMINGTON CITY COUNCIL WARD 9