Aaron Ammons
Democratic · IL · Champaign County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds
Champaign County's clerk and recorder, a longtime county resident who organized community early-voting events. Focuses on making voting accessible to every eligible resident and on serving records requests with integrity.
Where Aaron Ammons stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Election Integrity (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
On January 2, 2020, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons submitted a proposed resolution allowing the county to use three rather than five election judges at selected low-traffic primary precincts to reduce costs while preserving access to voting.
January 2, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: champaigncountyil.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
On July 1, 2022, Aaron Ammons submitted written testimony to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee describing Champaign County vote-by-mail administration, election-security pressures, and the need for accessible and adequately funded election operations.
July 1, 2022Supports Election Integrity
Source: judiciary.senate.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
On February 5, 2025, Aaron Ammons submitted a memorandum proposing an updated Champaign County recorder fee schedule under Illinois Public Act 103-0884; the county ordinance was enacted on March 20, 2025.
February 5, 2025
Source: champaigncountyil.gov · researched August 8, 2026
On January 26, 2015, the Urbana City Council unanimously appointed Aaron Ammons as the Ward 3 alderman; during the meeting he raised concerns that the city had not adequately addressed the African-American community's concerns about a proposed police-taser purchase.
January 26, 2015
Source: will.illinois.edu · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 2 records
On July 16, 2026, Aaron Ammons pleaded not guilty to the federal obstruction charges reported by Illinois Public Media; the case remained pending.
July 16, 2026
Source: ipmnewsroom.org · researched August 8, 2026
On July 7, 2026, a federal grand-jury indictment charged Aaron Ammons with conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice; the filing described allegations, not adjudicated facts.
July 7, 2026
Source: ipmnewsroom.org · researched August 8, 2026
Race Aaron Ammons is in:
- Champaign County Clerk · November 3, 2026 · Champaign County, Illinois · incumbent
Profile last researched August 8, 2026.