VOTE - Charlie Mitchell - LaSalle County Clerk
Meet Charlie Mitchell – Candidate for LaSalle County Clerk
Born and raised in LaSalle County, Charlie Mitchell has worked alongside county clerks, state election officials, and union election leaders across the country for more than 25 years as an independent contractor assigned to ensure secure, transparent and accurate election results. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive experience managing primary, general, consolidated, and special elections from start to finish.
His expertise includes election planning and administration, voting equipment and software implementation, testing and certification processes, ballot preparation, staff and volunteer coordination, and final election reporting and certification.
Mitchell is committed to conducting the clerk’s office with professionalism, transparency, and strict adherence to state and federal laws. He believes the office of County Clerk should rise above politics and remain focused on service, accountability, and public trust. To him, the role of County Clerk is first and foremost one of public service—guided by values that transcend party lines which are centered on serving every resident of LaSalle County fairly and professionally.
A lifelong resident of LaSalle County, Charlie grew up in Ottawa and graduated from Marquette High School before attending Illinois Valley Community College. He later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Dubuque, where his studies focused on business, marketing, and his lifelong interest in aviation.
Charlie lives in Ottawa with his wife, Diane, where they raised their two sons, Max and Jake.
Charlie Mitchell’s unmatched election experience, operational leadership skills, and dedication to public service make him exceptionally qualified to serve as LaSalle County Clerk.
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This is a very important election – and position – for the residents of LaSalle County
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UNION ENDORSED.
I am honored to receive the endorsement and support of the union members of the Laborers’ International Union of North America – Laborers Local 393, the Illinois Valley Building and Construction Trades Council, the International Union of Operating Engineers, the American Federation of Teachers LOCAL 604 and the Illinois Valley Federation of Labor. Thank you for your confidence, encouragement, and commitment to our community. I look forward to working hard for the people of LaSalle County with integrity, transparency, and responsible leadership that puts service first.
Special thanks to Ironworkers Local 444, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Boilermakers local unions for supporting my campaign. Thank you again for standing with me!
This is the industry I have specialized in for more than 25 years.
I enjoy the hard work and understand the operational details needed to run a business and the clerk’s office, as well as accurate, efficient elections – all in the most cost-efficient manner. That is what I will do for the residents of LaSalle County, with professionalism, dignity, and respect.
This is about SERVICE to the residents of LaSalle County, NOT POLITICS.
– Charlie Mitchell
Candidate for LaSalle County Clerk