A higher than usual voter turnout is bringing Democrats to Champaign County offices, many of which have not been filled by a Democrat for years.

In a victory unheard of in a non-presidential election year, Champaign County Democrats have won every countywide office on the ballot --- sheriff, treasurer, auditor, clerk and the new office of county executive.

Two years ago, Democrat George Danos lost a bid (his second one) for Champaign County Auditor to Republican John Farney by just 36 votes. Farney is now interim County Treasurer. And Danos is running again for auditor --- this time, against Farney’s replacement, Diane Michaels.

A Republican county board member from Rantoul will be the next Champaign County Auditor. 

John Farney announces he wants to be the next Champiagn County Treasurer.