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Adams County Clerk and Recorder

What does this office do?

  • Issuing marriage licenses and keeping property filings
  • Running county elections, in many counties
  • Handling business filings, permits, and licenses

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Election Integrity,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Ryan A. Niekamp is the incumbent Republican Adams County Clerk and Recorder and the Republican nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election.

Sources: adamscountyil.gov2