2012 Will County Executive election

none January 2025 May 2024 2012 Will County Executive election Illinois presidential no 2008 Will County Executive election 2008 November 6, 2012 2016 Will County Executive election 2016 150x150px Larry Walsh Democratic Party (United States) 141,037 54.30% 150x150px Cory Singer Republican Party (United States) 118,719 45.70% County Executive Larry Walsh Democratic Party (United States) Larry Walsh Democratic Party (United States) The 2012 Will County Executive election was held on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Larry Walsh ran for re-election to a third term. He was challenged in the Democratic primary by Leonard Thompson, a former state Department of Corrections employee, and won renomination with 68 percent of the vote.Rhodes Dawn Black Lisa Gregory Ted Suburban roundup: Voters come out strong for electricity choice Chicago Tribune March 21, 2012 Chicago, Illinois https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/03/21/suburban-roundup-voters-come-out-strong-for-electricity-choice-2/ July 22, 2025 In the general election, Walsh was challenged by Republican Cory Singer, the President of the Will County Forest Preserve District. Walsh campaigned on his record in attracting economic development to the county, pointing to G&W Electric's relocation to Bolingbrook.Grigas Don Will County veterans square off for county's top seat Lemont Reporter October 26, 2012 Lemont, Illinois 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lemont-reportermet/177205854/ July 22, 2025 Singer attacked Walsh for failing to advocate for the county during the 2011 congressional districting, and for a lack of progress in establishing county autonomy over any airport constructed in Peotone.Fabbre Alicia Will County Democrats try to gain control of the County Board Chicago Tribune October 24, 2012 Chicago, Illinois https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/10/24/will-county-democrats-try-to-gain-control-of-the-county-board-2/ July 22, 2025 Walsh ultimately defeated Singer to win re-election with 54 percent of the vote. Democratic primary Candidates Larry Walsh, incumbent County ExecutiveCollar county races Chicago Tribune March 12, 2012 Chicago, Illinois 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/177205999/ July 22, 2025 Leonard Thompson, former Illinois Department of Corrections employee Primary results Democratic primary resultsDemocratic Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 20, 2012 2012 Will County Clerk https://assets01.aws.connect.clarityelections.com/Assets/Connect/RootPublish/will-il.connect.clarityelections.com/CanvassBooks/2010s/2012/March2012DemocraticCanvassBook.pdf July 22, 2025 Larry Walsh (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 14,068 68.27% Leonard Thompson Democratic Party (United States) 6,539 31.73% 20,607 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Cory Singer, President of the Will County Forest Preserve DistrictFabbre Alicia Singer announces run for Will County executive Trib Local July 28, 2011 Chicago, Illinois 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/177205592/ July 22, 2025 Primary results Republican primary resultsRepublican Canvass: Will County General Primary Election March 20, 2012 2012 Will County Clerk https://assets01.aws.connect.clarityelections.com/Assets/Connect/RootPublish/will-il.connect.clarityelections.com/CanvassBooks/2010s/2012/March2012RepublicanCanvassBook.pdf July 22, 2025 Cory Singer Republican Party (United States) 42,321 100.00% 42,321 100.00% General election Results 2012 Will County Executive electionWill County General Election November 6, 2012 2012 Will County Clerk https://assets01.aws.connect.clarityelections.com/Assets/Connect/RootPublish/will-il.connect.clarityelections.com/CanvassBooks/2010s/2012/November2012CanvassBook.pdf July 22, 2025 Larry Walsh (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 141,037 54.30% Cory Singer Republican Party (United States) 118,719 45.70% 259,756 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References Category:2012 United States county executive elections Category:Will County Executive elections Category:Will County, Illinois Category:2012 Illinois elections Will County Executive